Respiratory Therapist - Grad, Peds

Overview

Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at Wake Med! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? At Wake Med, we’re looking for a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our youngest patients.

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician orders in both acute and critical care environments.
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor treatment efficacy, and contribute to care planning and education.
• Respond to emergency situations, assist with airway management, and ensure appropriate ventilator and oxygen therapy support.
• Document care accurately, completely, and legally in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain equipment readiness and support safe, efficient delivery of respiratory services.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide individualized, family-centered care.
• Embody the Wake Way to Excellence—promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction.
• Administer respiratory care procedures under physician orders.
• Manage oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, intubations/extubations.
• Perform arterial punctures, analysis, phlebotomy.
• Operate mechanical ventilation for all age groups.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to evaluate treatment effectiveness.

• NC Respiratory Care Practitioner – Required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Within 6 months of program completion
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Within 12 months of program completion
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP – Required based on patient population
• 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.

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy – Required

• 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and growth. At Wake Med, you’ll have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive in your career.

Apply Today and Make a Difference from Day One!

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)..

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