Respiratory Therapist, Registered

WakeMed Health & Hospitals•Cary, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. We are hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and management of patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In this role, you will deliver respiratory care across a variety of clinical settings, educate patients and families, and support quality patient outcomes through evidence-based care and accurate documentation.

Requirements

Licensed respiratory care professional with experience caring for patients across multiple age groups.
Skilled in patient assessment, respiratory therapy procedures, care planning, and patient education.
Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Proficient in documenting clinical information accurately and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.
Holds required certifications, including Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for adult care and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for neonatal/pediatric care, as applicable.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary conditions across various care settings.
Perform respiratory care procedures and evaluate treatment effectiveness to support optimal patient outcomes.
Develop and implement care plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and ongoing care requirements.
Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic medical record in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Options for External Candidates: $5,000 with a 1-year commitment, $10,000 with a 2-year commitment, $15,000 with a 3-year commitment
Career Development Ladder for Respiratory Therapists
Free parking at all campuses
Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
MetLife Pet Insurance
403(b) retirement plan
PDO (covers vacation, sick time & holidays)
Voluntary insurance options for medical & daily expenses
WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Professional Development – we invest in your future