Respiratory Therapist - New Grad, Nights
About The Position
Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed in our PEDS department! Why WakeMed is YOUR Destination for Respiratory Therapy Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U.S. Join our innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement Perform Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement Participate in our Dedicated New Grad Internship Program Deliver respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients under physician orders and department protocols. Access Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees 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 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
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
