eTeam Inc is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 08/11/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist I - Pediatrics
Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Duration: 03-06 Months
Description
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Job Summary:
-Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, the Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas.
-The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients respiratory dysfunction.
-Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, (Not inclued in Per DIem Job) and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
-Carolina Air Care - When working with Carolina AIr Care may Transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals per UNC Air Care Protocol.
-May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol. These procedures include UAC, UVC, IV insertion, intraoaaeous insertion, Chest Tube insertion, Needle Decompression, ABG's, Blood Glucose monitoring, and others as deemed necessary by the medical control officer.
-ECMO - When working with ECMO may manage the Extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients.
-May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
-May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
-Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.
Skills
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Required Skills & Experience:
-Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
-Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures.
-Ability to document clinical information.
-Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff.
-Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
-Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
-Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations.
Education
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Required Education:
-Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
-Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT, all teammates must have at least one of the following depending upon practice area:
--ACLS.
--NRP.
--PALS.
--CPFT.
OR
--Advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab.
-All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.
Education
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Required Education:
-Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
-Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT, all teammates must have at least one of the following depending upon practice area:
--ACLS.
--NRP.
--PALS.
--CPFT.
OR
--Advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab.
-All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.
About eTeam Inc
eTeam was formed in 1999 with the goal of becoming the company of choice for clients, talent and staffing professionals. Today, we’re one of the fastest-growing global companies and ranked as one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts. We aspire everyday to do quality work for our clients and help our talent work at some of the most amazing companies.
· Benefits: Health and dental insurance
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
