Job Description

Overview:

Come join the #1 hospital in North Carolina

 

Responsibilities

 

Will provide 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

 

Why WakeMed is Respiratory Therapy Destination Place to Work and Live 

• Opportunity to work in one of the busiest Level 1 Trauma EDs in the U.S. 
• 7 Adult ICU assignments 
• Innovative ECMO program with extensive training, including an internal certification, which qualifies for North Carolina state licensure ECMO endorsement.
• Opportunity to perform Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement 
• New Grad Internship Program 
• Separate adult and neonatal/pediatric teams 
• Core and Specialized Test Preparation provided to all employees 

 

***Sign-on Bonus Incentive Options for external applicants. Internal, WakeMed employees are not eligible***

• $5,000 w/1-year commitment OR
• $10,000 w/2-year commitment OR
• $15,000 w/3-year commitment

 

WakeMed Employee Benefits & Perks

• Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• Free parking at all campuses and facilities
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 6 free mental health consultations through Lyra
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PDO (covers vacation, sick, and holidays)
• Voluntary insurance programs to help with medical & daily expenses
• WakeWell Rewards & additional wellness options
• WakeMed Gives - employee assistance, employee well-being initiatives, employee education
• KinderCare & Bright Horizons partnerships
• Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Excellent Professional Development opportunities - WakeMed invests in your future

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   .

EOE

Licensure:

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required. (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. 

 

Must have at time of hire

Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience: 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Internship, Relocation bonus,

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