Pediatric Respiratory Therapist-WakeMed Travel Staffing

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential airway management and administering nebulized medications to a diverse patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates. The Therapist will work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure the highest quality of care. With opportunities for flexibility and stability across various locations, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on community health. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and dedicated to patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• At least 1 year of clinical pediatric respiratory therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway management and administer nebulized medications.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate therapy effectiveness.

Skills

Airway Management

Nebulized Medications Administration

Secretion Management

Oxygen Therapy

Communication with Healthcare Team

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist-WakeMed Travel Staffing

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Overview

The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides airway management, administration of nebulized medications, secretion management, and application of oxygen therapy within the scope of practice under physician orders. Patient populations include adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy with communication to physicians and the healthcare team.

WakeMed Travel Staffing offers staff roles with flexibility and stability in North Carolina's Triangle region. Staff have opportunities to work across all WakeMed locations to deliver the highest quality care to patients.

Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). For neonatal/pediatric roles, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) are required.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. Committed to improving community health and well-being, we provide outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

Licensure

Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist, with NC Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.

Experience

At least 1 year of clinical pediatric respiratory therapy experience required.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable.

Employment type: Temporary.

Job function: Healthcare Provider.

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare.