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: u2022 Administers respiratory patient care under the direction of a physician. Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. u2022 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 u2022 Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy and other components of standard respiratory care. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways. u2022 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 u2022 Must have active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) u2022 Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license as issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB). u2022 Must hold active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred u2022 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. u2022 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: 2026-04-04