Respiratory Therapist II - Surgical Hospital

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Position qualifies for our inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program:$15,000 commitment incentive with a three (3) year commitment This position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) Participation in our employee referral program ($3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer other Respiratory Therapists)UNC Health's new North Carolina Surgical Hospital, slated to debut in the spring of 2024, boasts state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient-centric healing environments. This space will connect to our existing five-building UNC Medical Center campus and feature the following:

• Seven stories with 375,000 square feet
• 26 ORS, including hybrid rooms accommodating imaging technology
• 59 pre-and post-operative rooms
• 80 ICU beds and 15 surgical observation beds
  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:
  1. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, 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.
  2. May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  3. 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.
  4. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.
  
  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. Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. BLS on hire. Must have either ACLS-Adults, NRP - NICU, PALS - PICU/Rex, CPFT - PFT, Advanced Practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in the Bronchoscopy Lab. Must maintain certification annually.
  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 DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
  Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy Work Type: Full Time
  Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoSalary per hour: $27.89 - $40.08 (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
  
  This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
  
  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 [emailprotected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
  
  
  

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