Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Chapel Hill, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II - Pediatrics with 2+ years of experience and recent HFOV, PICU, NICU, or PEDS experience for a pediatric respiratory care unit.

Details

• Pediatric respiratory care services unit
• Day shift, 7:00am - 7:00pm
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
• On-call required, 6 shifts per 6 weeks
• Weekend requirement of 1 weekend per 6 weeks
• Must be able to work UNC holiday

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Recent experience with HFOV, PICU, NICU, or PEDS required
• No ECMO experience required
• Current RRT certification through NBRC required
• At least one of the following required based on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab
• License required if applicable
• Experience with tracheostomy care, endotracheal intubations and extubations, ventilator care, specialized ventilator modes, and weaning techniques
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and analytical skills

Additional Information

• Administer comprehensive respiratory care including airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy
• Perform airway management procedures including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, and endotracheal intubations/extubations
• May perform pulmonary function testing as needed
• May participate in Carolina Air Care transport of pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals per UNC Air Care Protocol when assigned
• May perform advanced practice procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, and blood glucose monitoring when assigned
• May manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support when working with ECMO team
• Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff