WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Respiratory Therapist - Grad, Peds
WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? At WakeMed, we’re looking for a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our youngest patients.
What You’ll Do As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, you’ll evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages—primarily infants, children, and adolescents—with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You’ll:
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician orders in both acute and critical care environments.
Conduct patient assessments, monitor treatment efficacy, and contribute to care planning and education.
Respond to emergency situations, assist with airway management, and ensure appropriate ventilator and oxygen therapy support.
Document care accurately, completely, and legally in the electronic medical record.
Maintain equipment readiness and support safe, efficient delivery of respiratory services.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide individualized, family-centered care.
Embody the WakeWay to Excellence—promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction.
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!
(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.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? At WakeMed, we’re looking for a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our youngest patients.
What You’ll Do As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, you’ll evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages—primarily infants, children, and adolescents—with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You’ll:
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician orders in both acute and critical care environments.
Conduct patient assessments, monitor treatment efficacy, and contribute to care planning and education.
Respond to emergency situations, assist with airway management, and ensure appropriate ventilator and oxygen therapy support.
Document care accurately, completely, and legally in the electronic medical record.
Maintain equipment readiness and support safe, efficient delivery of respiratory services.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide individualized, family-centered care.
Embody the WakeWay to Excellence—promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction.
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!
(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.
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