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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 seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pediatric/Neonatal) to join our team. In this role, you will provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients across a variety of clinical settings.
You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess patients, deliver evidence-based treatments, educate families, and support exceptional outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients.
Assess, treat, and manage neonatal and pediatric patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions. Perform respiratory care procedures, including advanced respiratory therapies and ventilator management. Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and ongoing care needs. Document care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record. Who you are Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with an active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license, or eligible to obtain licensure.
Experienced in neonatal and/or pediatric respiratory care, including critical care environments. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications, or able to obtain within the required timeframe.
Committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care and exceptional patient experiences. Why WakeMed is the Destination for Respiratory Therapy Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U. S. 7 Adult ICU assignments offering diverse clinical experience Innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement Perform -Guided Arterial Line Placement Dedicated New Grad Internship Program Separate Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Teams Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees Sign-On Bonus Options for External Applicants $5,000 with 1-year commitment $10,000 with 2-year commitment $15,000 with 3-year commitment Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.
WakeMed Benefits & Perks Respiratory Career Development Ladder Free parking at all campuses Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra MetLife Pet Insurance 403(b) retirement plan Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time & holidays Voluntary insurance programs for medical & daily expenses WakeWell Rewards & wellness initiatives WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement Exceptional Professional Development – WakeMed invests in your future Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team that’s driven by purpose, powered by compassion, and committed to excellence. Apply today and become part of the WakeWay. 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 Neonatal and/or pediatric respiratory care experience preferred
About the role
In this role, you will provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients across a variety of clinical settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess patients, deliver evidence-based treatments, educate families, and support exceptional outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients.