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Respiratory Therapist II

Job in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, 27517, USA
Listing for: UNC REX Healthcare
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30.73 - 44.18 USD Hourly USD 30.73 44.18 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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:

  • Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy (Not included in Per Diem Job) 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.
  • May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • May perform 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 patient s disease process. Provide for appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
  • 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

    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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