Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Job description

Overview
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 high-quality respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. In this role, you'll work as part of a collaborative healthcare team to assess, treat, and support patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
What you'll do
• Perform respiratory assessments, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy and airway management.
• Collaborate with the care team to evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Respond to urgent situations requiring respiratory support.

Who you are
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible for Respiratory Therapy licensure.
• Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.

Why Join WakeMed?
• Supportive and collaborative Respiratory team
• Career growth opportunities through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Tuition and specialty certification reimbursement
• Wellness, retirement, and employee assistance programs

Sign-On Bonus Available for External Candidates
• $5,000 with a 1-year commitment
• $10,000 with a 2-year commitment
• $15,000 with a 3-year commitment

Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply and join the WakeMed team.
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
Licensure
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
Education
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required - And Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Experience
3 Years Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required