Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States WakeMed Full time
About WakeMed

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a leading provider of health services in Wake County. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community by delivering outstanding and compassionate care.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care services to patients of all ages, including invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, airway management, aerosol medication administration, and chest physical therapy. This role requires a high level of expertise and attention to detail to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Responsibilities
  • Provide respiratory care services to patients of all ages, including invasive and non-invasive ventilator management
  • Manage airways and administer aerosol medications as needed
  • Perform chest physical therapy and routine oxygen therapy
  • Acquire and analyze blood gas samples
  • Conduct pulmonary function testing and electrocardiogram acquisition
  • Participate in code blue and rapid response situations
  • Support neonatal resuscitation efforts at high-risk infant deliveries
  • Transport ventilator patients and provide respiratory-focused patient teaching
Requirements
  • 1 year of clinical experience in respiratory therapy (preferred)
  • Associate's degree in respiratory therapy (required)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification (required)
  • NC Respiratory Care Practitioner certification (required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required) within 1 year of hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required) within 1 year of hire
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (required) within 1 year of hire
Work Schedule

7P - 7A, Monday - Friday

Weekend and Call Requirements

No weekends, but may be required to work call shifts


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