Respiratory Therapist Jobs in North Carolina

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago

. _______________________________________________________ Respiratory Therapy - Neurology Position: Respiratory Therapy Specialty: Neurology 13 week Neurology Respiratory Therapy travel assignment Client...

Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Wilmington, NC
  • moments ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • moments ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • Durham, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 18 days ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

Respiratory Therapist

  • Waynesville, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Waynesville, NC
  • 9 days ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employer?...

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 5 days ago

Accountable Healthcare Staffing has immediate openings for dedicated and skilled Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (NICU/PICU RRT) in Chapel Hill, NC....

Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

  • Burnsville, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Burnsville, NC
  • 3 days ago

Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?...

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

  • Gastonia, NC
  • moments ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • moments ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, PICU

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • moments ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • moments ago

Administer respiratory therapies such as mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, or aerosol medications as prescribed by physicians....

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Registered RT/RRT

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago

Travel Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy Registered RT/RRT Qualifications: 1+ year of recent experience in this setting Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by this state Valid CRT...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,957 per week

  • Asheville, NC
  • moments ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • moments ago

Care program 2 years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure in applicable state (NC) American Heart Association BLS and...

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,275 per week

  • Wilmington, NC
  • moments ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • moments ago

OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Wilmington, North Carolina....

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,680 per week

  • Roxboro, NC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Roxboro, NC
  • 3 hours ago

Travel Nurses, Inc. is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Roxboro, North Carolina....

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,768 per week

  • Asheville, NC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 3 hours ago

Analyze test results, including pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, chest X-rays, and sleep studies....

AHS Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Sanford, North Carolina....

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in North Carolina offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in North Carolina
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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