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WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Department

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Apex, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$72,852 / year median in North Carolina

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Department WakeMed Health & Hospitals

8 Apex, NC Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Patient resuscitation RRT NRP Certification PALS Certification BLS Certification Working with pediatric populations Associate's degree in respiratory therapy Basic life support State-specific respiratory therapist license Neonates Associate's degree

RCP License Full Job Description Overview:

Evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Performs all respiratory care procedures in addition to patient assessments, treatment efficacy, planning and patient education. Documents in the electronic medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, and legal information about the care they provide to each patient.

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:

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required

And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required Education:
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
And Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Experience:
3 Years Clinical
Respiratory Therapy Required