Overview:
At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.
At WakeMed, we’re not just a hospital—we’re a community built on compassion, excellence, and innovation. As a Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA), you’ll be part of a team that’s deeply committed to delivering exceptional care to the patients within our community.
What You’ll Do:
As an RCA, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and support our respiratory therapy team in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You’ll gain hands-on experience while continuing your education in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved program.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Administering breathing treatments and supplemental oxygen therapy
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Assisting with patient assessments and documentation
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Operating and setting up respiratory equipment
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Performing procedures such as aerosol therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, airway clearance therapy, and chest physiotherapy with suctioning
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Supporting arterial puncture and electrocardiograms (if applicable)
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Recording patient data in our medical record system
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: Respiratory Care Assistant Required Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And
Enrolled in Accredited Program Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience: Training Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required
