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Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Department

WakeMed Health & Hospitals·Apex, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

Evaluates, treats, and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across various clinical settings. Responsibilities include performing respiratory care procedures, conducting patient assessments, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records.

Overview

Evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings.

Performs all respiratory care procedures in addition to patient assessments, treatment efficacy, planning and patient education.

Documents in the electronic medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, and legal information about the care they provide to each patient.Adult) Basic Life Support Required.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required.(Neonatal/Peds) Basic Life Support Required.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.

Department Description

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. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE

Licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required - And Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Experience

3 Years Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure, and NC Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure. Candidates must have 3 years of clinical experience and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Electronic Medical Record Documentation
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • Respiratory Care Procedures

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Apex, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Closes
Jul 10, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C. The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes: • Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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