Respiratory Therapist II

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for the night shift to deliver advanced respiratory care across adult and pediatric patients. You will handle airway management, ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and related treatments.

Under department supervision, you will coordinate with care teams, perform procedures, and ensure safe, effective patient care with NBRC credentials and two years of experience in respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current NBRC certification required (RRT) and/or CRT pathway with proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including aerosol delivery and oxygen therapy.
• Manages airway care including tracheostomy and endotracheal procedures.
• Operates ventilators and performs weaning and monitoring of patients.
• Maintains knowledge, communicates with team, and documents care.

Skills

Advanced respiratory care

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Pulmonary function testing

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Ventilators

Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment

Job description

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 - 3 SHIFTS PER WEEK - 7:00pm- 3:00am

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.
• May Perform 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.
• 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: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

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.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.