Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist provides 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. The Therapist plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team. WakeMed Travel Staffing offers staff roles with flexibility and stability of a position in North Carolina's Triangle region. Staff have opportunities to work across all locations at WakeMed to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients.
Requirements
- Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NC Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
- 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Required
Responsibilities
- Provides airway management
- Administers nebulized medications
- Performs secretion management
- Applies oxygen therapy under physician orders
- Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy
- Communicates with physician and health care team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
