Registered Respiratory Therapist

UNC Health Appalachian•Linville, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Health Appalachian is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care across acute, critical, and general care settings in Linville, North Carolina. The therapist works with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, treat, and monitor patients, deliver respiratory therapies, and support patient-centered care. The position is based in a fast-paced clinical environment and requires responsiveness to changes in patient condition and emergency situations. The role includes respiratory treatments and procedures, ventilator management, airway care, respiratory diagnostic testing, blood gas analysis, and cardiac testing. The therapist must practice within the legal scope of licensure and comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. The position is non-exempt. The posting lists compensation and schedule details as not provided. Applicable benefits begin on the first of the month following 60 days of employment from new hire orientation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited two-year Respiratory Therapy program.
Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or registry eligible according to NBRC standards.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required at the time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within one year of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within one year of hire.
Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Competence in delivering safe and effective patient care within respiratory therapy scope of practice.
Knowledge of the continuum of care provided throughout the healthcare environment.
Commitment to exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work in the described clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer respiratory care, including critical care and general respiratory therapy services.
Perform lung expansion therapy, bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, and administration of inhaled medications.
Manage mechanical ventilation and troubleshoot related critical care equipment.
Perform endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy tube maintenance, and airway suctioning.
Provide respiratory care to patients across multiple age groups and levels of acuity.
Perform arterial punctures for arterial blood gas collection and analysis.
Conduct blood gas analysis and maintain quality control, equipment maintenance, and documentation for ABG equipment.
Perform electrocardiograms and cardiac stress testing.
Assist with pulmonary function testing and other respiratory diagnostic procedures.
Integrate clinical knowledge and technical expertise with patient interaction to provide quality care and diagnostic information.
Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition.
Deliver care with compassion, respect, and professionalism while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
Practice within the legal scope of licensure and follow organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, leadership, and healthcare team members.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support quality outcomes and continuity of care.
Promote professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and critical patient events.
Complete required training modules during the probationary period, including cardiac stress testing, endotracheal intubation, neurology testing, pulmonary function testing, blood gas laboratory procedures, arterial catheterization, and EKG training.