Pediatric Respiratory Therapist-WakeMed Travel Staffing

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join their team in North Carolina's Triangle region. This role involves critical airway management, administering nebulized medications, and providing oxygen therapy to diverse patient populations, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to quality care and collaboration with the healthcare team. With a focus on community health and well-being, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying the stability and flexibility of a staff role. Join a team that values compassionate care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• 1 year of clinical experience in Pediatric Respiratory Therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway management and administer nebulized medications.
• Evaluate therapy effectiveness and communicate with the healthcare team.

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

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 consist of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team.WakeMed Travel Staffing offers staff roles with flexibility and stability of a position in North Carolina?s Triangle region. Staff have opportunities to work across all locations at WakeMed to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients.(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.

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

Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Or Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Required

Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Or Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required