Lead Respiratory Therapist (Nights)

UNC Health Care
United States, North Carolina, Hendersonville
800 North Justice Street (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2026
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. Job Summary The Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist reports to the Respiratory Manager/Director and the Respiratory Clinical Coordinator. The Lead Respiratory Therapist functions as a working shift resource, providing direct oversight,assistance, support, and problem resolution to Respiratory Staff during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care. Responsibilities And Scope Administers respiratory patient care under the direction of a provider. Practice,maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by the provider. Provides direct oversite,assistance, support, and problem resolution to the respiratory Staff during their assigned shift. Responsible for resolving call-offs during shift and takesappropriate actionsto ensure adequate staffing for the following shift. Provides coverage inabsenceof department leadership. Assistsin current and continuing education for new employee orientation. Actsan advisor to the manager during performance management counseling. Ensures the prompt recording and documentation of safety events and near misses.Followsup on safety reports. Assistsin developing andmaintainingquality standards for the department. Completes individual tasks delegated by the Respiratory Manager/Director. Qualifications Required Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. 01.7360.3305 Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.