Respiratory Therapist-WakeMed Travel Staffing

WakeMed; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed, a leading healthcare provider in Wake County, is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist. The role involves administering therapy and medications to patients of all ages while ensuring quality care in a supportive environment. Join us in our mission to improve community health and well-being with flexibility in staff roles across our various locations.

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• NC Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• 1 Year Clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway management and administer medications.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate therapy effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and health care teams.

Skills

Airway management

Administration of nebulized medications

Secretion management

Oxygen therapy application

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides airway management, administration of nebulized medications, secretion management and application of oxygen therapy within the scope of practice under physician orders. Patient populations consist of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team.WakeMed Travel Staffing offers staff roles with flexibility and stability of a position in North Carolina?s Triangle region. Staff have opportunities to work across all locations at WakeMed to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients.(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

Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Or Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required

Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Or Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required