Respiratory Therapist, Registered Job at WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Raleigh, NC

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  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals
  • Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Overview:

Join the #1 Hospital in North Carolina

At WakeMed, we don’t just provide care—we set the standard. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, 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

Sign-On Bonus Options for External Applicants

  • $5,000 with 1-year commitment
  • $10,000 with 2-year commitment
  • $15,000 with 3-year commitment
    Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

WakeMed Benefits & Perks

  • Respiratory Career Development Ladder
  • Free parking at all campuses
  • Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
  • MetLife Pet Insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time & holidays
  • Voluntary insurance programs for medical & daily expenses
  • WakeWell Rewards & wellness initiatives
  • WakeMed Gives – employee assistance, education & well-being support
  • Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
  • Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Exceptional Professional Development – WakeMed invests in your future

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   .

EOE

Licensure:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • NC Respiratory Care Practitioner License
  • Certifications Required at Time of Hire:
    • Basic Life Support (Adult & Neonatal/Peds)
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience: No Experience Required

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package,

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