Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Join UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC as a Respiratory Therapist – Adult & Pediatric Opportunities available! 

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional respiratory care and making a difference every day? At UNC Medical Center, you’ll work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment that values your expertise and supports your growth. Our positions offer a 36-hour per week schedule, with various shift options available.

*Important Note: This is an interest requisition only. If you are interested in a Respiratory Therapist job opportunity, please select “Apply Now” and submit your interest. It will notify our hiring team of those interested in working with us.

Why UNC Medical Center?

• Adult & Pediatric Openings: Work in specialized areas including adult ICUs, emergency departments, and pediatric critical care. 
• Comprehensive Orientation & Residency: New graduates’ benefit from a structured six-month residency program with hands-on training and mentorship. 
• Competitive Incentives: Up to $15,000 commitment bonus, relocation assistance, and referral bonuses. 
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways to senior roles, clinical specialist positions, and opportunities in critical care transport. 
• Cutting-Edge Care: Be part of a team delivering advanced therapies and life-saving interventions. 

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert respiratory care, including ventilator management, airway support, and diagnostic testing. 
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient outcomes. 
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development. 

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits. 
• A supportive culture focused on teamwork and innovation. 
• Opportunities to grow your career within one of North Carolina’s leading health systems.

Qualifications

Respiratory Therapist I: 

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT). Must be registered (CRT or RRT) within 6 months of hire. BLS on hire. 
• No prior experience required.

Respiratory Therapist II: 

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. 
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT). Note: Current teammates with active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC and a minimum of 15 years of experience as a CRT and are ineligible for the RRT board exam with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care also qualify for this role. 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: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Adult Care, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - PICU/Rex, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab. All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body. 
• Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
  
  

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join a team that's redefining respiratory care at UNC Health!

*Important Note: This is an interest requisition only. If you are interested in a Respiratory Therapist job opportunity, please select “Apply Now” and submit your interest. It will notify our hiring team of those interested in working with us. We also encourage all who are interested  to sign up for job alerts. Job alerts are based upon your job search filters and criteria set (entity, location, keywords), you can sign up for job alerts by selecting the “Set Up Job Alerts” button on the left side of the “Search Jobs” page. Job alerts will notify you via email automatically when a new job opens up that matches your filters and job search criteria.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.