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Title: UNC Health - Respiratory Therapist

Join our One Great Team! UNC Health, located in North Carolina, has opportunities for Respiratory Therapists across the state, from the mountains to the coast. 

Explore our Respiratory Therapist opportunities

Incentives: Select full-time positions are eligible for up to $15,000 in commitment incentives and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (amount based on location distance).

Salary Range: $26.59 - $44.18 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Hours: Per Diem and Full-time available. 

Locations: Opportunities are available in a variety of locations, including UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, UNC Health Rex in Raleigh and Holly Springs, UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, UNC Health Rockingham in Eden, UNC Health Chatham in Siler City, and UNC Health Caldwell in Lenoir. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant energy of a big city or the peaceful charm of a rural setting, we have opportunities to match your lifestyle. 

Hiring Events: 

Interested in attending one of our upcoming hiring events? Be sure to RSVP and check out our listing of hiring eventshere! 

Benefits and Total Rewards: 

UNC Health proudly offers employees, and their families, comprehensive benefit programs (State and NC Health) for both full time and part time positions. This includes a generous Total Rewards & Benefits package, advancement opportunities, access to system-wide wellness centers, career growth/career development resources, and much more. 

Employment at UNC Health is so much more than just a job. We're focused on your health, your wealth and your career. We realize incentives and benefits are an important part of your workplace journey. The financial rewards of working for UNC Health go far beyond a paycheck. At UNC Health, the average value of benefits represents 35% of an employee's overall total compensation.  

View this page for more detail on the benefits we are happy to offer our teammates! 

Summary:
Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, administers respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction. After completion of orientation, functions independently with minimal supervision.

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:

•        Respiratory Therapist I: No prior experience required.
•        Respiratory Therapist II: Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.

See yourself at UNC Health! Apply today to join our One Great Team!