Respiratory Therapist, Registered

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Level I Trauma Center in Raleigh, NC. You will deliver expert care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients within a high-performing, collaborative team focused on excellence in patient care and professional growth.

Responsibilities include airway management, nebulized medications, secretion management, and evaluating therapy effectiveness, with opportunities for internal advancement and a robust internship program for new grads.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Airway management and oxygen therapy.
• Administration of nebulized medications.
• Secretion management.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness.
• Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Airway management

Nebulized medications

Secretion management

Therapy planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, we don’t just provide care—we set the standard. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at our Level I Trauma Center, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that’s committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, you’ll deliver expert care across a diverse patient population—adult, pediatric, and neonatal. Responsibilities include:

• Airway management and oxygen therapy
• Administration of nebulized medications
• Secretion management
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness
• Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team

Why WakeMed is the Destination for Respiratory Therapy

• Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U.S.
• 7 Adult ICU assignments offering diverse clinical experience
• Innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement
• Perform
• -Guided Arterial Line Placement
• Dedicated New Grad Internship Program
• Separate Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Teams
• Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees

Sign-On Bonus Options for External Applicants

• $5,000 with 1-year commitment
• $10,000 with 2-year commitment
• $15,000 with 3-year commitment Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

WakeMed Benefits & Perks

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that’s driven by purpose, powered by compassion, and committed to excellence.

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