Respiratory Therapist II

This position is eligible for a Commitment Incentive Bonus: $10,000 with a two-year work commitment, or $15,000 with a three-year work commitment. Relocation assistance (amounts based on location distance) and a $3,000 employee referral bonus for referring other Respiratory Therapists are also available. Weekends may be required based on staffing needs.

About the role

UNC Health Rex is a high-quality, patient-focused hospital known for its strong culture and commitment to excellent care. The Respiratory Therapy team is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and deeply valued, with supportive leadership and real opportunities to make an impact while practicing at the top of your license. Join an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates dedicated to improving the health and well-being of unique communities.

The Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. Under the direction of department management, this role administers competent care through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other respiratory care procedures designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Administer standard Respiratory Care, including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures.
• Provide all aspects of airway management, such as aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
• Be available for on-call shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform all aspects of ventilator care, including setting up and verifying ventilator function, using specialized ventilator modes to manage patients' disease processes, monitoring patients, and applying appropriate weaning techniques.
• Maintain and improve job knowledge and skills, functioning independently with minimal supervision.
• Serve as a resource to other staff based on experience level.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current teammates with active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC, a minimum of 15 years of experience as a CRT, and demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care may also qualify if ineligible for the RRT board exam.
• At least one of the following certifications, depending on 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)
  • Advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab
• All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.
• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Skills

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

Pay

$31.04 - $44.62 per hour (Hiring range based on experience and internal equity).

Schedule

• Full Time
• 36 hours per week
• Night shift
• Onsite in Raleigh, NC
• Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)