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 for a pediatric respiratory care unit requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of experience with HFOV, PICU, NICU, or PEDS populations.

Details

• Pediatric Respiratory Care Services unit within a medical center
• Patient population includes pediatric and neonatal cases, with recent experience in HFOV, PICU, NICU, or PEDS required
• Day shift hours from 7:00am to 7:00pm
• 3 days per week at 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• On-call required approximately 6 shifts per 6 weeks
• Weekend coverage required approximately 1 weekend per 6 weeks
• Must be able to work UNC holidays
• No ECMO experience required for this role

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the NBRC required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• At least one of the following certifications required depending on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or CPFT, or an advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation administration in the Bronchoscopy Lab
• License required if applicable
• Skilled in tracheostomy care, endotracheal intubation and extubation, ventilator care, specialized ventilator modes, and weaning techniques
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to interpret clinical and technical information across a variety of situations

Additional Information

• Administer comprehensive respiratory care including airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy
• Perform airway management procedures including tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, and endotracheal intubations/extubations
• May perform basic bedside pulmonary function testing and arterial punctures
• May be involved in Carolina Air Care transport of pediatric and neonatal patients per UNC Air Care Protocol, including procedures such as UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, and ABGs
• May manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support when working with ECMO
• Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff