Job Description
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.
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Position Information:
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 neonatal patients. The Therapist plans implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team.
Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Education Required:
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required - And Basic Life Support 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
Hours of Work:
3 days, 12 hour shifts
Weekend Requirements:
Every Third
Call Requirements:
yes