Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at WakeMed!
Why WakeMed is YOUR Destination for Respiratory Therapy
Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U.S.
Gain experience across 7 Adult ICU assignments for diverse clinical exposure
Join our innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement
Perform Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement
Participate in our Dedicated New Grad Internship Program
Work with separate Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Teams
Access Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees
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
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!
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, visitwww.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
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
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.