Respiratory Care Specialist

1 month ago


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

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

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care services to patients of all ages, including invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, airway management, aerosol medication administration, chest physical therapy, and advanced oxygen therapy. The ideal candidate will have experience in respiratory therapy and possess a strong understanding of pulmonary function testing and electrocardiogram acquisition and management.

Responsibilities
  • Provide respiratory care services to patients of all ages
  • Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators
  • Administer aerosol medications
  • Perform chest physical therapy
  • Conduct advanced oxygen therapy
  • Acquire and analyze blood gas samples
  • Perform pulmonary function testing
  • Acquire and manage electrocardiograms
  • Participate in code blue and rapid response situations
  • Support neonatal resuscitation efforts at high-risk infant deliveries
  • Transport ventilator patients
  • Teach patients about respiratory care
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) within 1 year of hire
Work Schedule

7:00am - 7:00pm, with every third weekend and call requirements.



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