Night-Shift Pediatric Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day 1 health coverage

Generous PTO

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the Critical Care Transport team. This full-time nights role requires RRT credentials, NBRC registry, and experience in ICU/CCU settings.

The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits from day one, and generous PTO. Responsibilities include delivering age-appropriate respiratory therapy, documentation, and maintaining competencies per state and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four year program for respiratory care.
• Two years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and two years' clinical experience with critical care patients (neonatal/pediatric preferred).
• Licensure: RRT; state license; BCLS; NRP; PALS; ACLS; ITLS or Pediatric ITLS; preferred: NPS.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes teamwork.
• Meets patient care standards and optimizes outcomes.
• Ensures safe transport and age-appropriate respiratory care.
• Performs point-of-care testing and maintains compliance with policies.
• Documents patient records and supports continuity of care.
• Provides educational support to colleagues.
• Complies with Age-Specific Care guidelines and attends required trainings.

Skills

Effective communication

Direct respiratory care

Multitasking under stress

Team coordination with physicians

Ongoing professional involvement

Advanced procedures competence

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

NBRC registry eligibility

Job description

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the Critical Care Transport team. This full-time nights role requires RRT credentials, NBRC registry, and experience in ICU/CCU settings.

The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits from day one, and generous PTO. Responsibilities include delivering age-appropriate respiratory therapy, documentation, and maintaining competencies per state and professional guidelines.