Respiratory Therapist, Registered
About The Position
At WakeMed, we don’t just provide care—we set the standard. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at our Level I Trauma Center, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that’s committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and professional growth. You’ll deliver expert care across a diverse patient population—adult, pediatric, and neonatal. Responsibilities include airway management and oxygen therapy, administration of nebulized medications, secretion management, planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness, and collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County, serving the community since 1961 with a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care.
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
- NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
- Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
- 3 Years Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Responsibilities
- Airway management and oxygen therapy
- Administration of nebulized medications
- Secretion management
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness
- Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
Benefits
- Respiratory Career Development Ladder
- Free parking at all campuses
- Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
- MetLife Pet Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time & holidays
- Voluntary insurance programs for medical & daily expenses
- WakeWell Rewards & wellness initiatives
- WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
- Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
- Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Exceptional Professional Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
