Respiratory Therapist II: Ventilator & Airway Lead (Night)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Health’s Respiratory Therapy department is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts in Smithfield, NC. The role emphasizes advanced patient care in airway management, ventilator support, and respiratory therapies, with responsibilities including on-call duties as needed.

The ideal candidate holds NC licensure, NBRC RRT/CRT credentials, and at least two years of experience, with strong documentation and clinical interpretation skills to support diverse patient care

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in NC; NBRC RRT/CRT certification as applicable.
• Ability to read, interpret, and document clinical information.

Responsibilities

• Administer standard respiratory care including aerosol delivery, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures.
• Manage airway care including intubation/ extubation and tracheostomy care when required.
• Provide ventilator care, monitoring, and weaning as appropriate.
• Maintain and improve knowledge; act as a resource to staff; work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Clinical interpretation

Communication

Documentation

Mathematical skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

NC Health’s Respiratory Therapy department is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts in Smithfield, NC. The role emphasizes advanced patient care in airway management, ventilator support, and respiratory therapies, with responsibilities including on-call duties as needed.

The ideal candidate holds NC licensure, NBRC RRT/CRT credentials, and at least two years of experience, with strong documentation and clinical interpretation skills to support diverse patient care