Pays $30.7-$46.05/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (471 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist, Lincoln
About the Role
Night shift, 12-hour shifts, variable days including weekends. Respiratory therapy in hospital setting. Sign-on bonus eligible. Lincolnton, NC.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States. Department: 36402 Atrium Health Lincoln - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night Shift, 12 hour, variable days, Full Time. This position is sign on bonus eligible.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30.70 - $46.05/hour.
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
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Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including the initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilators. They are responsible for documenting patient care, communicating with the healthcare team, and responding to emergency respiratory situations.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program and hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC. A current state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 471 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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