Respiratory Therapist, Grad-Pediatrics Position Available In Wake, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist, Grad-Pediatrics at WakeMed Health & Hospitals administers respiratory care procedures for pediatric patients, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and airway management. Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required. Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and have at least 1 year of clinical experience. NC Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Respiratory Therapist certifications are also necessary.
Job Description
Overview The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for airway management services to all adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist includes administration of respiratory care procedures within the scope of practice under a physician’s orders. This includes but is not limited to all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management with intubations and extubations, arterial punctures and analysis, phlebotomy, and mechanical ventilation of the neonate, infant, child, adolescent and adult patient. The Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment, with communication to the physician and health care providers. The Therapist understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of patient care services.(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. 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
- And Certified Respiratory Therapist Required
- Within 6 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
- Within 12 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program Education Associate’s Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience 1 Year Clinical
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Respiratory Therapy Preferred Qualifications:
NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
- And Certified Respiratory Therapist Required
- Within 6 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
- Within 12 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program
