Respiratory Therapist, Grad-Adult

Overview

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
• Managing oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, intubations/extubations
• Performing arterial punctures, analysis, phlebotomy
• 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, visit www.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

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience

1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred

• 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