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Respiratory Therapist - Nights - Cardiopulmonary Services

Job in Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, 28681, USA
Listing for: UNC Health
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28.87 - 41.5 USD Hourly USD 28.87 41.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Respiratory Therapist I - Nights - Cardiopulmonary Services

Description

Position qualifies for our Inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program, which includes a $12,000 commitment incentive with a three (3) year commitment, a sign on bonus of $3,000 with a 1-year work commitment and participation in our employee referral program ($3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer other Respiratory Therapists).

This position is located at UNC Health Caldwell Hospital, 321 Mulberry Street SW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

We offer a flexible schedule, with openings available for night shifts a great fit for those who enjoy working evenings or need daytime flexibility.

Work hours: 7pm - 7am

Join our close-knit Respiratory Therapy team at Caldwell Hospital, where your skills and compassion make a real impact every day. Located in the welcoming town of Lenoir, NC, our hospital serves a vibrant community known for its scenic beauty, small-town charm, and strong sense of connection. Lenoir offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, local arts, and a supportive environment that values both personal and professional growth.

Whether you're a new grad or early in your career, you'll find mentorship, collaboration, and a chance to thrive in a setting that feels like home.

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.

Summary

Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, administers respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction. After completion of orientation, functions independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities
  • Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation 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 patients disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
  • Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Serves as resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff. Aids in training new staff members, students and new physicians. Provides in-services as required. May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.
  • Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records patient information in electronic medical record system.
  • Other Information

    Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

    Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT). Must be registered (CRT or RRT) within 6 months of hire. BLS on hire.

    Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required.

    Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

    Job Details

    Legal

    Employer:

    NCHEALTH

    Entity:
    Caldwell Memorial Hospital

    Organization Unit:
    Cardiopulmonary Serv

    Work Type:
    Full Time

    Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

    Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.50 per hour (Hiring Range)

    Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

    Work Assignment Type:
    Onsite

    Work Schedule:

    Night Job

    Location of Job: US:

    NC:

    Lenoir

    Exempt From Overtime:
    Exempt:
    No

    This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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