Respiratory Therapist, Peds
Company: WakeMed
Location: Wendell
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
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, women---s and
children---s services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical
rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty
facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children---s Hospital,
Women---s Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult
and Children---s Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center.
WakeMed---s 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 is responsible for airway management services to all
adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist includes
administration of respiratory care procedures within the scope of
practice under a physician's orders. This includes but is not
limited to all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway
management with intubations and extubations, arterial punctures and
analysis, phlebotomy, and mechanical ventilation of the neonate,
infant, child, adolescent and adult patient. The Therapist plans,
implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment, with
communication to the physician and health care providers. The
Therapist understands the needs of the organization and supports
the mission, values and management of patient care services.
Experience Requirements: 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy In
Clinical - Neonatology And Clinical - Pediatrics 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:
As needed
Keywords: WakeMed, Raleigh , Respiratory Therapist, Peds, Healthcare , Wendell, North Carolina
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