Respiratory Therapist I — Weekend Self Schedule & Growth

UNC Health Care; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 82,725,000 - 118,914,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join Caldwell Memorial Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary service line. You will administer respiratory care, perform testing, manage ventilated patients, and document care in the EMR.

The role supports a close-knit team with mentorship and ongoing professional growth. The position requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, NC licensure (CRT or RRT) with registration within 6 months, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the NC Board; CRT or RRT; must be registered within 6 months.
• BLS on hire.
• No prior experience required.
• ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including aerosol medication delivery, bedside pulmonary function testing, oxygen therapy, and arterial sampling.
• Ventilator care and weaning; monitor patients and adjust settings as needed.
• Assist in airway management, tracheostomy care, and related procedures.
• Record all patient care activities in the electronic medical record system.

Skills

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree/certificate

Job description

UNC Health Care in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join Caldwell Memorial Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary service line. You will administer respiratory care, perform testing, manage ventilated patients, and document care in the EMR.

The role supports a close-knit team with mentorship and ongoing professional growth. The position requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, NC licensure (CRT or RRT) with registration within 6 months, and BLS.