Respiratory Therapist, Registered – Pediatric/Neonatal

WakeMed Health & Hospitals•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

WakeMed is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients across a variety of clinical settings. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to assess patients, provide evidence-based treatments, educate families, and support positive outcomes. The therapist assesses, treats, and manages neonatal and pediatric patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions; performs respiratory care procedures, including advanced therapies and ventilator management; evaluates treatment effectiveness and collaborates with the healthcare team to adjust care plans; educates patients and families; and documents care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record. The position is part of WakeMed Health & Hospitals, a Wake County health services provider serving the community since 1961. The organization describes its mission as improving community health and well-being through outstanding, compassionate care.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
Active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required, or eligible to obtain licensure.
Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications, or ability to obtain them within the required timeframe.
Patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care and exceptional patient experiences.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal and/or pediatric respiratory care experience, including experience in critical care environments.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and manage neonatal and pediatric patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
Perform respiratory care procedures, including advanced respiratory therapies and ventilator management.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, treatments, and ongoing care needs.
Document care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based care and support patient outcomes.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus options for external applicants: $5,000 with a one-year commitment, $10,000 with a two-year commitment, or $15,000 with a three-year commitment; internal WakeMed employees are not eligible.
Respiratory Career Development Ladder.
Free parking at all campuses.
Health, dental, and vision coverage, plus six free mental health consultations via Lyra.
MetLife pet insurance.
403(b) retirement plan.
Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Voluntary insurance programs for medical and daily expenses.
WakeWell Rewards and wellness initiatives.
WakeMed Gives employee assistance, education, and well-being support.
Childcare partnerships with KinderCare and Bright Horizons.
Tuition and specialty certification reimbursement.
Professional development support.