Respiratory Therapist, Registered

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus External

Career Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Cary, NC, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients within a collaborative healthcare team.

You will perform assessments, treatments, oxygen therapy, and education for patients and families, while responding promptly to urgent respiratory needs. Licensure required or eligible; sign-on bonuses apply; benefits include tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible for Respiratory Therapy licensure.
• Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy and airway management.
• Collaborate with the care team to evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Respond to urgent situations requiring respiratory support.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

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 to provide high-quality respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. In this role, you'll work as part of a collaborative healthcare team to assess, treat, and support patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.

What you'll do

• Perform respiratory assessments, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy and airway management.
• Collaborate with the care team to evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Respond to urgent situations requiring respiratory support.

Who you are

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible for Respiratory Therapy licensure.
• Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.

Why Join WakeMed?

• Supportive and collaborative Respiratory team
• Career growth opportunities through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Tuition and specialty certification reimbursement
• Wellness, retirement, and employee assistance programs

Sign-On Bonus Available for External Candidates

• $5,000 with a 1-year commitment
• $10,000 with a 2-year commitment
• $15,000 with a 3-year commitment

Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

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