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Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Department

WakeMed
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for a year
Location

Cary, NC 27513, US

Salary

$68,000 - $81,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care under physician orders, including oxygen and aerosol therapy, advanced airway management, and mechanical ventilation for adult and geriatric patients.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy, with experience in Emergency/Trauma preferred.
  • An Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, along with certifications as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and NC Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Additional certifications in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program are required within 30 days of hire.
  • The position requires working hours from 7pm to 7am, with weekend and call requirements as needed.

About WakeMed:
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

Position Information:
The Respiratory Therapist in the Respiratory Care Services department encompasses responsibility for administering respiratory care within the scope their scope of practice under a physician's order including but not limited to all types of oxygen therapy aerosol therapy advanced airway management arterial puncture and analysis ECG's and mechanical ventilation of adult/geriatric patients. The Therapist plans implements and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy with communication to the physician and health care team. The Therapist understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission vision and values in the management of patient care.

Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy And Clinical - Emergency/Trauma Preferred

Education Required:
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required - And Basic Life Support Required - And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required - Within 30 Days of Hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required - Within 30 Days of Hire Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required - Within 30 Days of Hire

Hours of Work:
7pm-7am

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
yes

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