WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
A Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is required, along with North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure.
One year of clinical respiratory therapy experience is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required for adult, pediatric, and neonatal care.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required for adult care.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required for pediatric and neonatal care.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is required.

Responsibilities

Provide airway management, administer nebulized medications, manage secretions, and apply oxygen therapy within the scope of practice and under physician orders.
Plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory therapy, communicating with physicians and the health care team.
Work across WakeMed locations to provide care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides airway management, administration of nebulized medications, secretion management and application of oxygen therapy within the scope of practice under physician orders. Patient populations consist of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team.WakeMed Travel Staffing offers staff roles with flexibility and stability of a position in North Carolina?s Triangle region. Staff have opportunities to work across all locations at WakeMed to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients.(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, visitwww.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Or Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

1 Year 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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