What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist, Registered position at WakeMed Health & Hospitals?
Come join the #1 hospital in North Carolina
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 adult, 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
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
- Adult) Basic Life Support Required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required.
- (Neonatal/Peds) Basic Life Support Required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.
- Must have all at time of hire
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $15,000