Respiratory Care Assistant

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

80d

About The Position

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 tiniest and most vulnerable patients in the Pediatric and Neonatal units.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current certifications in 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

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)
• Recording patient data in our medical record system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees