Respiratory Therapist I

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Hillsborough
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, 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.RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PULMONARY DIAGNOSTICS - Eastowne Location: Chapel Hill / Primarily UNC Pulmonary Specialty Clinic at Eastowne Hours: Full Time, 40 hrs/wk; Days; 7:30am - 4:00pm; Monday - Friday with Rotating late call weeks; 8:00am-4:30pm. Full-time Respiratory Therapist needed for exciting opportunity in a growing Pulmonary Diagnostic Department. The Respiratory Therapist will be able to work in the Pulmonary Function Lab at UNC Pulmonary Specialty Clinic at Eastowne and also provide as needed coverage at the Medical Center. The RRT must have the ability to work independently and provide competent care that is consistent with professional standards.Critical Care experience, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and CPFT/RPFT preferred. Daily accountability to the Pulmonary Diagnostics Manager.Other InformationOther 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. Must be registered within 6 months of hire. BLS on hire.Professional Experience Requirements:
    • No prior experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job DetailsLegal Employer:STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Pulmonary Diagnostic ServicesWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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