Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Overview:

Come join our Respiratory Team at the #1 hospital in North Carolina

 

Responsibilities

• Encompasses responsibility for administering respiratory care within the scope their scope of practice under a physician's order including, but not limited to, all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, electrocardiograms and mechanical ventilation of adult, geriatric and neonatal patients.

• Patient populations consist of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

• The therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, with communication to the physician and health care team.

***Sign-on Bonus Incentive Options for external applicants. Internal, WakeMed employees are not eligible***

• $5,000 w/1-year commitment OR
• $10,000 w/2-year commitment OR
• $15,000 w/3-year commitment

 

WakeMed Employee Benefits & Perks

• Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• Free parking at all campuses and facilities
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 6 free mental health consultations through Lyra
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PDO (covers vacation, sick, and holidays)
• Voluntary insurance programs to help with medical & daily expenses
• WakeWell Rewards & additional wellness options
• WakeMed Gives - employee assistance, employee well-being initiatives, employee education
• KinderCare & Bright Horizons partnerships
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Excellent Professional Development opportunities - WakeMed invests in your future

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 .

EOE

Licensure:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner 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.
• Must have all at time of hire

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