Description

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Summary:

Respiratory Therapist for growing outpatient pulmonary clinic.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform pulmonary function testing including flow volume loops, spirometry, lung volumes by plethysmography, diffusion, and 6-minute walks.

2. Daily calibration and routine maintenance of equipment.

3. Administer respiratory medications including inhaled bronchodilators, asthma biologics and vaccinations.

4. Administer respiratory medications including inhaled bronchodilators, asthma biologics and vaccinations.

5. Communicate with DME and other medical providers to coordinate patient care

6. Documenting pertinent information pertaining to patient care in the electronic medical record system.

Other 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 (CRT or RRT). Must be registered (CRT or RRT) within 6 months of hire. BLS on hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNC Specialty Care at Pittsboro

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $22.45 - $32.27 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC: Pittsboro

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

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