Respiratory Care Assistant

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Ready to breathe life into your career while making a real impact?
At WakeMed, we’re not just a hospital—we’re a community built on compassion, excellence, and innovation. As a Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA), you’ll be part of a team that’s deeply committed to delivering exceptional care, especially to our Adult patients.
What You’ll Do:
As an RCA, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and support our respiratory therapy team in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You’ll gain hands-on experience while continuing your education in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved program.
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

Requirements

• Enrollment in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Respiratory Care Assistant - required
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• A passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And College Courses Respiratory Therapy Required
• Training Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required

Responsibilities

• Administering breathing treatments and supplemental oxygen therapy
• Assisting with patient assessments and documentation
• Operating and setting up respiratory equipment
• Performing procedures such as aerosol therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, airway clearance therapy, and chest physiotherapy with suctioning
• Supporting arterial puncture and electrocardiograms (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED