Respiratory Care Specialist

3 days ago

Clayton, North Carolina, United States WakeMed Full time
About WakeMed

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a leading provider of health services in Wake County, committed to improving the health and well-being of our community since 1961. We strive to provide outstanding and compassionate care, as evident in our mission.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care services to patients of all ages, including invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, airway management, and aerosol medication administration. This role requires expertise in chest physical therapy, routine and advanced oxygen therapy, blood gas acquisition and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and electrocardiogram acquisition and management.

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 oxygen therapy
  • Acquire and analyze blood gas samples
  • Conduct pulmonary function tests and electrocardiograms
  • 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

This role requires a 7P-7A work schedule, with no weekend requirements. However, call requirements are in place.

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