WakeMed

Respiratory Therapist, Registered

WakeMed  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Req ID: 32467

Department: Respiratory Care Services

Work Location: WakeMed Raleigh Campus

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Employment Type: ['Full Time']

FTE: ['0.90']

Hours of Work: ['6-week self-schedule: 2 Mondays, 2 Fridays, 2 required on-call shifts, and every third weekend.']

Weekend Requirements: Some Weekends (Rotating)

Call Requirements: ['Yes']

At WakeMed, we don’t just provide care—we set the standard. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at our Level I Trauma Center, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that’s committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed, you’ll deliver expert care across a diverse patient population—adult, pediatric, and neonatal. Responsibilities include:

  • Airway management and oxygen therapy
  • Administration of nebulized medications
  • Secretion management
  • Planning, implementing, and evaluating therapy effectiveness
  • Collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team

Why WakeMed is the Destination for Respiratory Therapy

  • Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U.S.
  • 7 Adult ICU assignments offering diverse clinical experience
  • Innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement
  • Perform
  • -Guided Arterial Line Placement
  • Dedicated New Grad Internship Program
  • Separate Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Teams
  • Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees

Sign-On Bonus Options for External Applicants

  • $5,000 with 1-year commitment
  • $10,000 with 2-year commitment
  • $15,000 with 3-year commitment
    Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

WakeMed Benefits & Perks

  • Respiratory Career Development Ladder
  • Free parking at all campuses
  • Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
  • MetLife Pet Insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time & holidays
  • Voluntary insurance programs for medical & daily expenses
  • WakeWell Rewards & wellness initiatives
  • WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
  • Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
  • Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Exceptional Professional Development – WakeMed invests in your future

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that’s driven by purpose, powered by compassion, and committed to excellence. Apply today and become part of the WakeWay.


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

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Licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience

No Experience Required

WakeMed

About WakeMed

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.

The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:

• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.

• Community hospital in Cary

• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh

• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex

• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital

• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States

• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites

• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices

• Home health services

WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.

Specialties

WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Year Founded
1961
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