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Position Information:
At WakeMed, our employees have a gift, a purpose, a passion. We are always looking for talented and compassionate individuals to join our team and make a difference in the health & well-being of our community.

WakeMed Fall Recruitment Event for Respiratory Therapists

WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Andrews Conference Center
Conference Rooms 1 & 2
3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610
Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 11:00am -2:00pm

CHANGE IS IN THE AIR!
Turn over a New Leaf. Explore Career Opportunities with WakeMed.
*Bring your resume
*Come prepared for a possible interview

This is a great opportunity to meet hiring managers from our Cary, Raleigh, and North Raleigh Respiratory Care Service Units!

Respiratory Care Assistant:

The Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA) is enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that have been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Respiratory Care Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP). The RCA will be competent and perform the following respiratory care procedures: oxygen supply systems equipment processing manual resuscitation oxygen administration humidity and aerosol therapy small volume nebulizer therapy MDI administration incentive spirometry non-invasive mechanical airway clearance therapy chest physiotherapy with suctioning arterial puncture electrocardiogram (if performed by hiring institute) and patient reporting.

Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist:

The Respiratory Therapist provides airway management administration of nebulized medications secretion management and application of oxygen therapy within the scope of practice under physician orders. Patient populations consist of adult, pediatric and/or neonatal patients. The Therapist plans implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team.

Experience Requirements:
Respiratory Care Assistant: Training Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required

Respiratory Therapist: 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Education Required:
Respiratory Care Assistant: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And College Courses Respiratory Therapy Required

Respiratory Therapist:Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Respiratory Care Assistant: Respiratory Care Assistant Required - And Basic Life Support Required - And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required - And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Respiratory Therapist: Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required - And Basic Life Support Required - And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required

Hours of Work:
Self-schedule

Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends

Call Requirements:
As Needed