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 - Respiratory Therapy Preferred

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