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**ATTENTION NEW APPLICANTS** – COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory at UNC Health:

**ATTENTION NEW APPLICANTS** – COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory at UNC Health:

At UNC Health, our goal is to protect the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve. As a condition to begin employment, all new hires at UNC Health are required to submit proof of completing a COVID-19 vaccine series (first and second dose of Moderna or Pfizer; or single dose of Johnson and Johnson) before their start date, unless approved for a medical and/or religious exemption.

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*Important Notice:

Applying for Jobs:

Thank you for your continued interest in career opportunities with UNC Health! Please note the following:

  • If you are a current State employee of UNC Health and are looking to apply to an NC Health position, please close this notice and continue your job search and application as an external applicant.
  • If you are a current NC Health employee of UNC Health and looking to apply to a State position, please close this notice and continue your job search and application as an external applicant.
  • If you are a State or NC Health employee of UNC Health applying to a position within your current payroll entity (example: State to State or NC Health to NC Health), please apply as an internal applicant through Employee Self Service.
  • If applying internally though Employee Self Service, please be sure to have your employee ID number and UNC Health email address readily available.

Discovery Employee Referral Program:

Current employees, looking to refer someone? Check out our Discovery Employee Referral Program to earn extra cash!

Current employees, please ensure that you submit your candidate in our system, before they apply. For employee referral guidelines and eligibility, click here.

myCareer Development Resources:

Current UNC Health employees also now have access to our myCareer - Career Development Resources, which provide tools and guidance to employees to create a career plan.

Questions:

Need further assistance? Please submit a request through the myHR Portal.

Respiratory Care Incentive Program

*Commitment incentive effective for offers extended July 27, 2021, and after. Candidates must be hired as a Respiratory Therapist I, Respiratory Therapist II, or other respiratory care position requiring respiratory care license, for inpatient units (as well as Carolina Air Care) at UNC Hospitals or UNC REX Healthcare. Eligible units and positions will be periodically reviewed for a discontinuation date. There is no discontinuation date at this time. 

Eligible positions:

  • Respiratory Therapist I (inpatient units, Carolina Air Care, and Homecare)
  • Respiratory Therapist II (inpatient units, Carolina Air Care, and Homecare)
  • Respiratory Care Clinical Specialist
  • Respiratory Care Coordinator
  • Respiratory Care Supervisor
  • Respiratory Care Manager

Eligibility and Program Guidelines:

  • Full-time position that requires scheduled work for 36 hours or more per week. 
  • Not currently employed, or employed within the previous twelve (12) months at any UNC Health system owned entity. Per diem and traveler/contract staff are eligible if converting to full-time (36+ hours per week) status. 
  • ​Employees must remain in good standing throughout their commitment period. If an employee receives a final written warning, the incentive will be discontinued. 

Payout Amounts:

  • $15,000 for a three (3) year commitment.  

Pay-out Details and Schedule:

  • Payment is paid in six (6) equal installments. Payment is made after each six (6) month period of work completed for up to three (3) years.

Questions?

For questions regarding the Inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program, please contact Lorraine Milan at [email protected] 

 

*UNC Health employees are not eligible for recruitment incentives when going from one entity to another.

Diversity Statement

The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UNC Health is an equal opportunity employer. As such, UNC Health offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or political affiliation.

To verify employment eligibility, UNC Health is committed to Form I-9 and the E-Verify process. Learn further E-Verify details in English or Spanish.

UNC Health supports your right to work. View the Right to Work Statement in English or Spanish.