Respiratory Therapist II

$58,011 - $83,387/Yr

UNC Health - Smithfield, NC

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Smithfield, NC
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Respiratory Therapist II position at UNC Health Care is designed for experienced professionals who provide advanced respiratory care to patients. This role involves administering various respiratory therapies, managing ventilators, and ensuring the overall respiratory health of patients. The therapist will work under the direction of department management and is expected to function independently with minimal supervision, serving as a resource for other staff members.

Responsibilities

  • Administers standard Respiratory Care including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, and oxygen therapy.
  • Provides airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, and endotracheal intubations and extubations.
  • May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
  • On-call duties may be required for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Performs all aspects of ventilator care, including setup and monitoring of ventilators, and provides appropriate weaning techniques.
  • Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills, serving as a resource to other staff.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
  • Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
  • At least two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Must have at least one of the following certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $27.89 - $40.09 per hour based on experience.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
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