Respiratory Therapist - Adult, Raleigh

Respiratory Therapist

Job Description:

• Provides airway management, administration of nebulized medications, secretion management, and application of oxygen therapy under physician orders.
• Works with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and healthcare team.

Why WakeMed is a Respiratory Therapy Destination Place to Work and Live:

• Opportunity to work in one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the U.S.
• 7 Adult ICU assignments.
• Innovative ECMO program with extensive training, including an internal certification, qualifying for North Carolina state licensure ECMO endorsement.
• Opportunity to perform Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement.
• New Grad Internship Program.
• Separate adult and neonatal/pediatric teams.
• Core and Specialized Test Preparation provided to all employees.

Department Overview:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.

Requirements:

• Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist, NC Respiratory Care Practitioner, Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required.
• Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Experience: 1 year of clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.