WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Respiratory Therapist - Registered II

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGarner, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
A Registered Respiratory Therapist license and North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license are required.
Three years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy is required.
For adult care, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support are required.
For neonatal/pediatric care, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification are required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a variety of clinical settings.
Perform respiratory care procedures, patient assessments, treatment-efficacy assessments, care planning, and patient education.
Document factual, accurate, complete, timely, and legally appropriate information about patient care in the electronic medical record.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.

Overview

Evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Performs all respiratory care procedures in addition to patient assessments, treatment efficacy, planning and patient education. Documents in the electronic medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, and legal information about the care they provide to each patient.Adult) Basic Life Support Required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required.(Neonatal/Peds) Basic Life Support Required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE

Licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required - And Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Experience

3 Years Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required

About the Company

WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

WakeMed Health & Hospitals runs a private, not-for-profit health care system in Raleigh, North Carolina, with hospitals, outpatient centers, and home health services. It provides inpatient and outpatient medical care across facilities, supported by specialized units and care teams that coordinate from emergency care to rehabilitation and at-home services. The system stands out for its large, integrated network and nationally accredited Chest Pain and Stroke Centers, a high-volume heart program, and extensive women’s and children’s services and outpatient clinics. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, accessible health care for Wake County and beyond within a not-for-profit mission.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 2010

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