Respiratory Therapist II
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory
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.
Position incentives- Inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program: $15,000 commitment incentive with a three (3) year commitment.
- Relocation assistance: up to $10,000 (based on location).
- 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:
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.
Legal
Employer:
STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit:
Respiratory Therapy
Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
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:
Variable
Location of Job: US:
NC:
Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No
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