You’ll need
Licensure
✓Licensed Respiratory Therapist with experience in respiratory care and patient assessment.
✓Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
Certifications
✓Basic Life Support (BLS) required
✓additional certifications may be required based on patient population served.
Education
✓Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Qualifications
✓Strong communication and patient education skills.
✓Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately document patient information and test results.
Knowledge of pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary disorders preferred.
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About the role
At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.
What you’ll do
Perform pulmonary diagnostic testingPerform pulmonary diagnostic testing and respiratory care procedures according to established protocols
Assess patients' respiratory statusAssess patients' respiratory status and ensure testing is completed safely and accurately
Evaluate and document testEvaluate and document test results and patient responses in the electronic medical record
Educate patients and familiesEducate patients and families on testing procedures, respiratory conditions, and treatment plans
Collaborate with physicians andCollaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to support quality patient care and positive outcomes