Respiratory Therapist, OP Pulmonary Testing

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Cary, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist, OP Pulmonary Testing to support patients through specialized pulmonary diagnostic testing and respiratory care services.

You will perform pulmonary function testing, assess respiratory status, educate patients, and collaborate with the care team to guide treatment decisions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with patient assessment experience.
• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and respiratory care procedures per established protocols.
• Assess patients' respiratory status and ensure testing is completed safely and accurately.
• Evaluate and document test results and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and families on testing procedures, respiratory conditions, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to support quality patient care and positive outcomes.

Skills

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Patient assessment

Communication

BLS Certified

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

We are hiring a Respiratory Therapist, OP Pulmonary Testing to support patients of all ages through specialized pulmonary diagnostic testing and respiratory care services. In this role, you will perform pulmonary function testing, assess patient respiratory status, educate patients, and collaborate with the care team to help guide treatment decisions.

What you'll do

• Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and respiratory care procedures according to established protocols.
• Assess patients' respiratory status and ensure testing is completed safely and accurately.
• Evaluate and document test results and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and families on testing procedures, respiratory conditions, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to support quality patient care and positive outcomes.

Who you are

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with experience in respiratory care and patient assessment.
• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary disorders preferred.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately document patient information and test results.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications may be required based on patient population served.

If you are passionate about helping patients through expert respiratory care and diagnostic testing, we encourage you to apply and join the WakeMed team.

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

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

No Experience Required