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

Are you a passionate Respiratory Therapist looking to make a real impact? At WakeMed, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, 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

Who You’ll Care For:

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

Sign-On Bonus Options for External Candidates:

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 WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

WakeMed Perks & Benefits:

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
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PDO (covers vacation, sick time & holidays)
• Voluntary insurance options for medical & daily expenses
• WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
• WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
• Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Development – we invest in your future

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

• 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)

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About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.

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