Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - ECMO & Trauma Center

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Level I Trauma Center in Raleigh, NC. You will deliver expert care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients within a high-performing, collaborative team focused on excellence in patient care and professional growth.

Responsibilities include airway management, nebulized medications, secretion management, and evaluating therapy effectiveness, with opportunities for internal advancement and a robust internship program for new grads.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Airway management and oxygen therapy.
• Administration of nebulized medications.
• Secretion management.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness.
• Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Airway management

Nebulized medications

Secretion management

Therapy planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

WakeMed is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Level I Trauma Center in Raleigh, NC. You will deliver expert care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients within a high-performing, collaborative team focused on excellence in patient care and professional growth.

Responsibilities include airway management, nebulized medications, secretion management, and evaluating therapy effectiveness, with opportunities for internal advancement and a robust internship program for new grads.