Respiratory Therapist - Physician Practice

**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. Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) administers respiratory care under the direction of a physician, as assigned within scope of practice. Responsibilities: - Administers respiratory patient care under the direction of a physician. Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. - Educates patients, especially those with complex care issues, within hospital setting and for post-discharge care. Topic include but are not limited to: o Bronchodilator usage o Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment usage, care and maintenance o Ramifications of smoking / tobacco usage and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) o Asthma symptom management and medication usage - Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy and other components of standard respiratory care. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways. - Implements the use of a range of respiratory equipment for breathing assistance and secretion management. Tests equipment, patient response and leads patient through breathing exercises. PARDEE Other information: QUALIFICATIONS Required - Must have active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license as issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB). - Must hold active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. 01.5372.3321 **Job Details** Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Carolina Lung Sleep Pardee Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: 705 6TH AV W Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. 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.

Created: 2026-04-15