Respiratory Therapist - Grad, Peds

WakeMed•Raleigh, NC

12d

About The Position

Overview 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 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

Requirements

NC Respiratory Care Practitioner - Required
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Within 6 months of program completion
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Within 12 months of program completion
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP - Required based on patient population
Associate's degree in respiratory therapy - Required
(Adult) Basic Life Support Required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required.
(Neonatal/Peds) Basic Life Support Required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.

Nice To Haves

1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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