Respiratory Therapist - Grad, Peds

Overview:

Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed! 

 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? At WakeMed, we’re looking for a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our youngest patients.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, you’ll evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages—primarily infants, children, and adolescents—with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You’ll:

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician orders in both acute and critical care environments.
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor treatment efficacy, and contribute to care planning and education.
• Respond to emergency situations, assist with airway management, and ensure appropriate ventilator and oxygen therapy support.
• Document care accurately, completely, and legally in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain equipment readiness and support safe, efficient delivery of respiratory services.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide individualized, family-centered care.
• Embody the WakeWay to Excellence—promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction.

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

Licensure & Certification

• 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

Education

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy – Required

Ready to Start Your Journey?

 

Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and growth. At WakeMed, you’ll have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive in your career.

Apply Today and Make a Difference from Day One!

 

(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 .

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Licensure:

Licensure & Certification

• 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

Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience: 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred