Respiratory Therapist - Grad, Peds
About The Position
Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? At WakeMed, we’re looking for a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our youngest patients. What You’ll Do: As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, you’ll evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages—primarily infants, children, and adolescents—with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You’ll: Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician orders in both acute and critical care environments. Conduct patient assessments, monitor treatment efficacy, and contribute to care planning and education. Respond to emergency situations, assist with airway management, and ensure appropriate ventilator and oxygen therapy support. Document care accurately, completely, and legally in the electronic medical record. Maintain equipment readiness and support safe, efficient delivery of respiratory services. Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide individualized, family-centered care. Embody the WakeWay to Excellence—promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction. What You’ll Do As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, you’ll provide airway management services for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Responsibilities include: Administering respiratory care procedures under physician orders Managing oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, intubations/extubations Performing arterial punctures, analysis, phlebotomy Operating mechanical ventilation for all age groups Collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to evaluate treatment effectiveness Ready to Start Your Journey? Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and growth. At WakeMed, you’ll have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive in your career. Apply Today and Make a Difference from Day One!
Requirements
- NC Respiratory Care Practitioner
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP – Required based on patient population
- Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages—primarily infants, children, and adolescents—with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings.
- Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician orders in both acute and critical care environments.
- Conduct patient assessments, monitor treatment efficacy, and contribute to care planning and education.
- Respond to emergency situations, assist with airway management, and ensure appropriate ventilator and oxygen therapy support.
- Document care accurately, completely, and legally in the electronic medical record.
- Maintain equipment readiness and support safe, efficient delivery of respiratory services.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide individualized, family-centered care.
- Embody the WakeWay to Excellence—promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction.
- Provide airway management services for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
- Administering respiratory care procedures under physician orders
- Managing oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, intubations/extubations
- Performing arterial punctures, analysis, phlebotomy
- Operating mechanical ventilation for all age groups
- Collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to evaluate treatment effectiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
