Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Overview At WakeMed, excellence doesn’t clock out — and neither does our commitment to patients. As a Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WakeMed Cary Campus, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate respiratory care during overnight hours. If you’re confident, adaptable, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your expertise truly matters, nights at WakeMed North may be the perfect fit. What You’ll Be Doing As an RRT at WakeMed North, you’ll evaluate, treat, and manage adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You’ll play a key role in improving patient outcomes by: Performing comprehensive respiratory assessments and diagnostic procedures Delivering all respiratory care treatments as ordered, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and airway management Evaluating treatment effectiveness and adjusting care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team Educating patients and families to support understanding and continuity of care Responding to emergency situations and providing life‑saving respiratory support Documenting care in the electronic medical record with accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism Who You’ll Care For Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients A diverse patient population in a collaborative, supportive environment Why WakeMed North/Cary? Supportive leadership and a strong respiratory therapy team Opportunities to grow through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder A culture rooted in the WakeWay to Excellence — respect, teamwork, safety, and compassion Competitive benefits designed to support your life, career, and well‑being Why Nights at WakeMed North/Cary? Greater autonomy and clinical decision‑making Strong teamwork and support during overnight hours Exposure to a wide range of patient acuity Leadership that values and trusts your expertise Opportunities to grow through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder A culture rooted in the WakeWay to Excellence — even after hours Sign-On Bonus Options For External Candidates

• 5,000 with a 1-year commitment
• 10,000 with a 2-year commitment
• 15,000 with a 3-year commitment

Note: Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses. WakeMed Perks & Benefits 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 What You’ll Need To Join Us Licensure & Credentials Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required Certifications (Based On Patient Population) Adult Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal/Pediatric Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Ready to breathe new life into your career? Apply today and experience the WakeWay to Excellence. 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 EOE Licensure Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience No Experience Required #J-18808-Ljbffr WakeMed