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At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. We are hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. In this role, you'll work as part of a collaborative healthcare team to assess, treat, and support patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
Perform respiratory assessments, treatments, and diagnostic procedures. Provide respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy and airway management. Collaborate with the care team to evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed.
Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatments. Respond to urgent situations requiring respiratory support. Who you are Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensed or eligible for Respiratory Therapy licensure. Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients preferred. Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
WakeMed? Supportive and collaborative Respiratory team Career growth opportunities through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Tuition and specialty certification reimbursement Wellness, retirement, and employee assistance programs Sign-On Bonus Available for External Candidates $5,000 with a 1-year commitment $10,000 with a 2-year commitment $15,000 with a 3-year commitment Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply and join the WakeMed team. 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience No Experience Required
About the role
In this role, you'll work as part of a collaborative healthcare team to assess, treat, and support patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.