Breathe Purpose into Your Career at WakeMed Raleigh

At WakeMed, we don?t just provide care-we set the standard. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at our Level I Trauma Center, 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.

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.

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About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.

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