About this role
Join the #1 Hospital in North Carolina
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 Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement
- Dedicated New Grad Internship Program
- Separate Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Teams
- Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees
WakeMed Benefits & Perks
- Respiratory Career Development Ladder
- 403(b) retirement plan
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.
EOE
Licensure
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And
- NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
Education
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience
No Experience Required
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
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.
What you'll do
- As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver expert care across a diverse patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates. Responsibilities include airway management, medication administration, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.
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