Respiratory Therapist, Registered II

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders in diverse clinical settings. You will perform procedures, assess treatment efficacy, plan care and educate patients, documenting in the electronic medical record with accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, a Registered Respiratory Therapist license and NC Respiratory Care Practitioner

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Active licensure as Registered Respiratory Therapist and NC Respiratory Care Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses in various clinical settings.
• Performs respiratory care procedures, patient assessments, planning and education.
• Documents in the EMR factual, accurate, timely and compliant with legal standards.

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

Evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Performs all respiratory care procedures in addition to patient assessments, treatment efficacy, planning and patient education. Documents in the electronic medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, and legal information about the care they provide to each patient. Adult) Basic Life Support Required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required.(Neonatal/Peds) Basic Life Support Required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.

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 - And Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Experience

3 Years Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required