Respiratory Therapist, Registered-WPP
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for airway management services to all adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist includes administration of respiratory care procedures within the scope of practice under a physician's orders. This includes but is not limited to all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management with intubations and extubations, arterial punctures and analysis, phlebotomy, and mechanical ventilation of the neonate, infant, child, adolescent and adult patient. The Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment, with communication to the physician and health care providers. The Therapist understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of patient care services.(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. 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
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
- NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
- Associate's Degree 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 In Clinical - Neonatology
- Clinical - Pediatrics Preferred
Responsibilities
- airway management services to all adult, pediatric and neonatal patients
- administration of respiratory care procedures within the scope of practice under a physician's orders
- all types of oxygen therapy
- aerosol therapy
- airway management with intubations and extubations
- arterial punctures and analysis
- phlebotomy
- mechanical ventilation of the neonate, infant, child, adolescent and adult patient
- plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment, with communication to the physician and health care providers
- understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of patient care services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
