Respiratory Therapist, North Raleigh

1 week ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States WakeMed Full time

About WakeMed

Our Mission

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care. With a rich history dating back to 1961, we have established ourselves as the leading provider of health services in Wake County.

Position Overview

The Respiratory Therapist in our Respiratory Care Services department plays a critical role in administering respiratory care to adult, geriatric, and neonatal patients. This includes administering oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, electrocardiograms, and mechanical ventilation under the scope of practice and physician's order.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapy with communication to the physician and healthcare team.
  • Administer respiratory care to patients, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
  • Perform arterial puncture and analysis, electrocardiograms, and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.

Requirements

  • 1 year of clinical experience in respiratory therapy, with a preference for experience in emergency/trauma.
  • Associate's degree in respiratory therapy.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
  • NC Respiratory Care Practitioner certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Work Schedule

This position requires a 36-hour workweek, with every-other-weekend rotations and call requirements.



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