Senior Respiratory Therapist II | Critical Care & Education

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and manage patients across ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role requires licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and NC Respiratory Care Practitioner, with an Associate's degree required and a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Three years of clinical experience is expected. Responsibilities include conducting respiratory care procedures, documenting in the EMR, and planning patient

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• 3 years of clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Licensure as Registered Respiratory Therapist and NC Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, treats and manages patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in multiple clinical settings.
• Performs respiratory care procedures, documents care in the electronic medical record, and plans patient education and discharge planning.
• Assesses treatment efficacy and adjusts care plans as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Job description

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and manage patients across ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role requires licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and NC Respiratory Care Practitioner, with an Associate's degree required and a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Three years of clinical experience is expected. Responsibilities include conducting respiratory care procedures, documenting in the EMR, and planning patient