Respiratory Therapist – Adult, Raleigh

Job Description

Job Overview:
The Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed provides airway management, nebulized medication administration, secretion management, and oxygen therapy under physician orders for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness while communicating with the healthcare team.

Why Work at WakeMed:
– Work in one of the busiest EDs in the U.S.
– 7 Adult ICU assignments available
– Innovative ECMO program with extensive training and certification
– Opportunity for Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement
– New Grad Internship Program
– Separate adult and neonatal/pediatric teams
– Core and Specialized Test Preparation provided

Department Description:
WakeMed Health & Hospitals has served the community since 1961, focusing on improving health and well-being with compassionate care. Visit www.wakemed.org for more information.

Requirements:
– Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist, NC Respiratory Care Practitioner, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
– Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
– Experience: 1 Year Clinical – Respiratory Therapy Preferred