Respiratory Therapist, Grad-Adult

Respiratory Therapist

Come join the #1 hospital in North Carolina

Responsibilities

• Will provide airway management, administration of nebulized medications, secretion management and application of oxygen therapy within the scope of practice under physician orders.
• Patient populations consist of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team

Why WakeMed is Respiratory Therapy Destination Place to Work and Live

• Opportunity to work in one of the busiest Level 1 Trauma EDs in the U.S.
• 7 Adult ICU assignments
• Innovative ECMO program with extensive training, including an internal certification, which qualifies 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

WakeMed Employee Benefits & Perks

• Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• Free parking at all campuses and facilities
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 6 free mental health consultations through Lyra
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PDO (covers vacation, sick, and holidays)
• Voluntary insurance programs to help with medical & daily expenses
• WakeWell Rewards & additional wellness options
• WakeMed Gives - employee assistance, employee well-being initiatives, employee education
• KinderCare & Bright Horizons partnerships
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Excellent Professional Development opportunities - WakeMed invests 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.

EOE

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.

Licensure

Education requirements:

• NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required - And Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Within 6 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - Within 12 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program

Required Certifications:

• (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.
• Must have all at time of hire

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred