Job at a glance
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 respiratory care services for patients of all ages across a variety of clinical settings. In this role, you will assess, treat, and support patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary conditions while collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality patient care.
What you'll do Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across a range of care settings. Perform respiratory therapy procedures and treatments based on patient needs and provider orders. Monitor patient response to treatment and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans. Educate patients and families on treatments, therapies, and respiratory health management.
Document accurate, complete, and timely patient care information in the electronic medical record. Who you are Licensed or eligible to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in accordance with state requirements. Experienced in providing respiratory care to patients across different age groups and clinical environments. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evaluating treatment outcomes.
Committed to accurate documentation, patient education, and collaborative care. Hold the required certifications appropriate to the patient population served, including: Adult Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal/Pediatric Care: Basic Life Support (BLS), 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: 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 If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.
We'd love to learn more about how your skills and dedication can help us provide exceptional care to our community. 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 Experience No Experience Required