Respiratory Therapist, Registered-Pediatrics

Overview Come join the #1 hospital in North Carolina as a Pediatrics Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities Will provide 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 pediatric and neonatal patients. Plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team Why WakeMed is Respiratory Therapy Destination Place to Work and Live Opportunity to work in one of the busiest Level 1 Trauma EDs in the U.S. 7 Adult ICU assignments Innovative ECMO program with extensive training, including an internal certification, which qualifies for North Carolina state licensure ECMO endorsement. Opportunity to perform Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement New Grad Internship Program Separate adult and neonatal/pediatric teams Core and Specialized Test Preparation provided to all employees Sign-on Bonus Incentive Options for external applicants. Internal, WakeMed employees are not eligible $5,000 w/1-year commitment OR $10,000 w/2-year commitment OR $15,000 w/3-year commitment WakeMed Employee Benefits & Perks Respiratory Career Development Ladder Free parking at all campuses and facilities Health, Dental, Vision, and 6 free mental health consultations through Lyra MetLife Pet Insurance 403(b) retirement plan PDO (covers vacation, sick, and holidays) Voluntary insurance programs to help with medical & daily expenses WakeWell Rewards & additional wellness options WakeMed Gives - employee assistance, employee well-being initiatives, employee education KinderCare & Bright Horizons partnerships Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement Excellent Professional Development opportunities - WakeMed invests in your future 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 - must have at time of hire Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred