Respiratory Therapist, North Raleigh

About WakeMed: Highlights: Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions 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 Position Information: The Respiratory Therapist in the Respiratory Care Services department encompasses responsibility for administering respiratory care within the scope their scope of practice under a physician's order including but not limited to all types of oxygen therapy aerosol therapy advanced airway management arterial puncture and analysis electrocardiograms and mechanical ventilation of adult geriatric and neonatal patients. The therapist plans implements and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy with communication to the physician and health care team. Experience Requirements: 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy In Clinical - Emergency/Trauma Preferred Education Required: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required - And Basic Life Support Required - And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required Hours of Work: 36 Weekend Requirements: Every Other Call Requirements: YES