Respiratory Therapist II

UNC REX Healthcare; Hillsborough (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. As a Senior Respiratory Therapist, you'll leverage your expertise in respiratory care to provide essential treatments and support to patients. This role includes administering therapies, managing ventilators, and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about respiratory therapy and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care and airway management.
• Performs ventilator care and monitors patient conditions.

Skills

Airway Management

Mechanical Ventilator Management

Oxygen Therapy

Aerosol Therapy

Pulmonary Function Testing

Effective Communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Ventilator Equipment

Job description

Description

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 is eligible for relocation assistance (based on location). Participation in 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.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
3. Performs 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. Provides for appropriate monitoring of these patients and appropriate weaning techniques.
4. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as a resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

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 Hillsborough

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy HBO Hosp

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 30.00

Salary Range: $30.73 - $44.18 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough

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.

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