Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed in our PEDS department!
Why WakeMed is YOUR Destination for Respiratory Therapy
- Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U.S.
- Join our innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement
- Perform Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement
- Participate in our Dedicated New Grad Internship Program
- Deliver respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients under physician orders and department protocols.
- Access Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees
What You’ll Do
As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, you’ll provide airway management services for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Responsibilities include:
- Administering respiratory care procedures under physician orders
- Managing oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, intubations/extubations
- Performing arterial punctures, analysis, phlebotomy
- Operating mechanical ventilation for all age groups
- Collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to evaluate treatment effectiveness
Licensure & Certification
- NC Respiratory Care Practitioner – Required
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Within 6 months of program completion
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Within 12 months of program completion
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP – Required based on patient population
Education
- Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy – Required
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and growth. At WakeMed, you’ll have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive in your career.
Apply Today and Make a Difference from Day One!
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:
- NC Respiratory Care Practitioner – Required
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Within 6 months of program completion
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Within 12 months of program completion
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP – Required based on patient population
Education:
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience:
1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred