Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Respiratory Therapist

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 comprehensive respiratory care for patients of all ages across a variety of clinical settings. In this role, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary conditions, while partnering with patients, families, and healthcare teams to support positive outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, treat, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across multiple care settings.
• Perform respiratory care procedures, patient assessments, and ongoing evaluations of treatment effectiveness.
• Develop and implement respiratory care plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Educate patients and families on treatments, therapies, and respiratory health management.
• Document care accurately, completely, and timely in the electronic medical record.

Who You Are

• Licensed or eligible to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based respiratory care.
• Strong communicator who can effectively educate patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Committed to maintaining accurate clinical documentation and delivering high-quality patient care.
• Holds required certifications based on patient population served, including Basic Life Support (BLS), and, as applicable, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

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

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

If you are passionate about helping patients breathe easier, providing exceptional care, and making a meaningful impact across the continuum of care, we encourage you to apply and join WakeMed.

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.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

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

3 Years Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required