Respiratory Therapist, Adults (Raleigh) - FT Days or FT Nights**

Company: WakeMed Health and Hospitals
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

About WakeMed:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, womens and childrens services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Childrens Hospital, Womens Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Childrens Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMeds team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that

promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse

workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or

conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,

promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,

genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:

The Respiratory Therapist provides 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.

Experience Requirements:

1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Education Required:

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - And Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And Basic Life Support Required

Hours of Work:

7:00am - 7:00pm OR 7:00pm - 7:00am

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Call Requirements:

N/A

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