Respiratory Therapist, Registered

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free parking

Health & vision

Pet insurance

403(b) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care for patients of all ages. You will assess, treat, and support across multiple clinical settings, collaborate with the care team, and document care accurately in the electronic medical record.

Licensed or eligible to practice in NC and hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in NC or eligible.
• Experience providing respiratory care across age groups and settings.
• Strong skills in assessment, planning, and evaluating treatment outcomes.
• Commitment to accurate documentation and collaborative care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory conditions across settings.
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and treatments per orders.
• Monitor patient response and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on treatments and respiratory health.

Skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication with patients

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

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 respiratory care services for patients of all ages across a variety of clinical settings. In this role, you will assess, treat, and support patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary conditions while collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

What you'll do

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across a range of care settings.
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures and treatments based on patient needs and provider orders.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatments, therapies, and respiratory health management.
• Document accurate, complete, and timely patient care information in the electronic medical record.

Who you are

• Licensed or eligible to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in accordance with state requirements.
• Experienced in providing respiratory care to patients across different age groups and clinical environments.
• Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evaluating treatment outcomes.
• Committed to accurate documentation, patient education, and collaborative care.
• Hold the required certifications appropriate to the patient population served, including:
  • Adult Care: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Care: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Sign-On Bonus Options for External Candidates:

Choose the incentive that works best for you:

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

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

WakeMed Perks & Benefits:

We take care of our team so you can take care of others.

• Career Development Ladder for Respiratory Therapists
• Free parking at all campuses
• Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PDO (covers vacation, sick time & holidays)
• Voluntary insurance options for medical & daily expenses
• WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
• WakeMed Gives - employee assistance, education & well-being support
• Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Development - we invest in your future

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply. We'd love to learn more about how your skills and dedication can help us provide exceptional care to our community.

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