Respiratory Care Assistant

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Full time

Job description

Overview

Ready to breathe life into your career while making a real impact? At WakeMed, we’re not just a hospital—we’re a community built on compassion, excellence, and innovation. As a Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA), you’ll be part of a team that’s deeply committed to delivering exceptional care to the patients within our community.

What You’ll Do

As an RCA, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and support our respiratory therapy team in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You’ll gain hands‑on experience while continuing your education in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved program.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Administering breathing treatments and supplemental oxygen therapy
• Assisting with patient assessments and documentation
• Operating and setting up respiratory equipment
• Performing procedures such as aerosol therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, airway clearance therapy, and chest physiotherapy with suctioning
• Supporting arterial puncture and electrocardiograms (if applicable)
• Recording patient data in our medical record system

What You’ll Need

• Enrollment in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current certifications in:
• Respiratory Care Assistant – required
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• A passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence

Why WakeMed?

We live the WakeWay to Excellence—a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous learning. Here, you’re not just gaining experience—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization that invests in your growth and celebrates your contributions.

Let’s grow your career together. If you’re ready to take the next step in your respiratory therapy journey, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

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

Respiratory Care Assistant Required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required – And Enrolled in Accredited Program Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

Training Clinical – Respiratory Therapy Required