Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, Days
Compensation
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Job Description
Under the supervision of the Director and/or the Assistant Director of Respiratory Care and upon the request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment and provides therapy to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with respiratory disease, compromise or illness.
Has full access to patient health information. May have access to medication storage areas (excluding controlled substances) as related to job responsibilities.
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 36 hrs. per week
Requirements
- Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist sets up and operates respiratory care equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with respiratory illnesses. They provide direct therapy under the supervision of the department director and physician requests.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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