Overview
At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.
We are hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and management of patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders.
In this role, you will deliver respiratory care across a variety of clinical settings, educate patients and families, and support quality patient outcomes through evidence-based care and accurate documentation.
What you'll do Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary conditions across various care settings.
Perform respiratory care procedures and evaluate treatment effectiveness to support optimal patient outcomes.
Develop and implement care plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and ongoing care requirements.
Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic medical record in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.
Who you are Licensed respiratory care professional with experience caring for patients across multiple age groups.
Skilled in patient assessment, respiratory therapy procedures, care planning, and patient education.
Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Proficient in documenting clinical information accurately and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.
Holds required certifications, including Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for adult care and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for neonatal/pediatric care, as applicable.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional respiratory care and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply and join the WakeMed team.
Department Description
Sign-On Bonus Options for External Candidates
Choose the incentive that works best for you: $5,000 with a 1-year commitment $10,000 with a 2-year commitment $15,000 with a 3-year commitment
WakeMed
Perks &
Benefits: We take care of our team so you can take care of others. Career Development Ladder for Respiratory Therapists Free parking at all campuses Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra MetLife Pet Insurance 403(b) retirement plan PDO (covers vacation, sick time & holidays) Voluntary insurance options for medical & daily expenses WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement Professional Development – we invest in your future 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 Experience
No Experience Required
