Respiratory Therapist II

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $3,000

Job summary

UNC Medical Center’s Respiratory Therapy team is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for the night shift at the Chapel Hill campus. Under department management, you will deliver advanced respiratory care, including airway management, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and procedures to assess and stabilize patients.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, NBRC certification (RRT required; CRT may qualify with demonstrated expertise), and at

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC certification required (RRT); CRT may qualify with demonstrated proficiency.
• Maintain NBRC certifications as required by certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard respiratory care including aerosol delivery, oxygen therapy, arterial punctures, and basic bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Provides airway management including tracheostomy care, tube changes, intubations and extubations; may perform PFT as needed.
• May be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Maintains and improves knowledge; works independently with minimal supervision; serves as a resource to staff.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Airway management

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Description

Breathing Life Into Careers

Join a team where Respiratory Therapists practice at the top of their license in a nationally recognized academic, medical center. From cutting-edge technology to complex adult and pediatric care, UNC empowers Respiratory Therapists to make a real impact--every patient, every breath, every day.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This position qualifies for our employee referral program ($3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer other Respiratory Therapists).

Summary:

Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, the Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients respiratory dysfunction.

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE NIGHT SHIFT

Responsibilities:

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
• May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• MayPerform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
• Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Note: Current teammates with active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC and a minimum of 15 years of experience as a CRT and are ineligible for the RRT board exam with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care also qualify for this role. Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT, all teammates must have at least one of the following depending upon practice area: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Adult Care , Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - PICU/Rex, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab. All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 12.00

Salary Range:$31.04 - $44.62 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Shift

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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