Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Overview

Join Our Respiratory Team at Wake Med – North Carolina’s #1 Hospital!

Are you a passionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a real impact? At Wake Med, we don’t just treat patients — we care for people. Come be part of a team that’s committed to excellence, innovation, and compassion every single day.

As a Respiratory Therapist at Wake Med, you’ll play a vital role in delivering top-tier respiratory care to patients of all ages — from newborns to seniors. You’ll work closely with physicians and the care team to:

• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and advanced airway management
• Perform arterial punctures and blood gas analysis
• Conduct electrocardiograms and manage mechanical ventilation
• Evaluate therapy effectiveness and communicate with the healthcare team

• Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
• A diverse patient population in a collaborative, supportive environment

Choose the incentive that works best for you:

• $5,000 with a 1-year commitment
• $10,000 with a 2-year commitment
• $15,000 with a 3-year commitment

Note:

Internal Wake Med employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

We take care of our team so you can take care of others.

• Career Development Ladder for Respiratory Therapists
• Free parking at all campuses
• Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
• Met Life Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PDO (covers vacation, sick time & holidays)
• Voluntary insurance options for medical & daily expenses
• Wake Well Rewards & wellness programs
• Wake Med Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
• Childcare partnerships with Kinder Care & Bright Horizons
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Development – we invest in your future

Serving the community since 1961, Wake Med 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EOE

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• NC Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Certifications Required at Time of Hire:
  • Basic Life Support (Adult & Neonatal/Peds)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred