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Florida
Portland, Oregon
Detroit, Michigan
Posted: 13-Jan-26
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 29134
Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? At WakeMed, we?re looking for a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our youngest patients.
What You?ll Do:
As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, you?ll evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages-primarily infants, children, and adolescents-with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You?ll:
- 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 WakeWay to Excellence-promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction.
What You?ll Do
As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, you?ll provide airway management services for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Responsibilities include:
- Administering respiratory care procedures under physician orders
- Managing oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, intubations/extubations
- Performing arterial punctures, analysis, phlebotomy
- Operating mechanical ventilation for all age groups
- Collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to evaluate treatment effectiveness
Licensure & Certification
- 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
Education
- Associate?s degree in respiratory therapy - Required
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and growth. At WakeMed, you?ll have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive in your career.
Apply Today and Make a Difference from Day One!
(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
Licensure & Certification
- 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
Education
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience
1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred
