Respiratory Therapist

5 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States WakeMed Full time

About WakeMed

Our Mission

At WakeMed, our mission is to provide exceptional patient care and improve the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to delivering outstanding and compassionate care to all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Position Overview

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, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care services to patients, including ventilator management, airway management, and aerosol medication administration
  • Conduct chest physical therapy and routine oxygen therapy
  • Acquire and analyze blood gas samples
  • Perform pulmonary function testing and electrocardiogram acquisition and management
  • 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
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, required
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, required

Work Schedule

This role requires a 7P-7A work schedule, with every third weekend rotation. Call requirements are also a part of this position.



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