WakeMed
About WakeMed:About WakeMed Health & Hospitals 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, orthopedics 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 thatpromotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverseworkforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms orconditions 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 teamExperience Requirements:1 Year Clinical – Respiratory Therapy PreferredEducation Required:Associate’s Degree Respiratory Therapy RequiredLicensure/Certification Requirements:Certified Respiratory Therapist Required – And Registered Respiratory Therapist Required – And Basic Life Support RequiredHours of Work:Monday- Sunday, 7a – 7p and 7p-7aWeekend Requirements:Every ThirdCall Requirements:Two calls per schedule