Overview:
Come join the #1 hospital in North Carolina
Responsibilities
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Will provide airway management, administration of nebulized medications, secretion management and application of oxygen therapy within the scope of practice under physician orders.
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Patient populations consist of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
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Plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team
Why WakeMed is Respiratory Therapy Destination Place to Work and Live
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Opportunity to work in one of the busiest Level 1 Trauma EDs in the U.S.
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7 Adult ICU assignments
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Innovative ECMO program with extensive training, including an internal certification, which qualifies for North Carolina state licensure ECMO endorsement.
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Opportunity to perform Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement
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New Grad Internship Program
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Separate adult and neonatal/pediatric teams
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Core and Specialized Test Preparation provided to all employees
WakeMed Employee Benefits & Perks
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Respiratory Career Development Ladder
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Free parking at all campuses and facilities
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Health, Dental, Vision, and 6 free mental health consultations through Lyra
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MetLife Pet Insurance
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403(b) retirement plan
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PDO (covers vacation, sick, and holidays)
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Voluntary insurance programs to help with medical & daily expenses
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WakeWell Rewards & additional wellness options
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WakeMed Gives - employee assistance, employee well-being initiatives, employee education
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KinderCare & Bright Horizons partnerships
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Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
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Excellent Professional Development opportunities - WakeMed invests in your future
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:
Education requirements:
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NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required - And Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Within 6 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - Within 12 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program
Required Certifications:
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(Adult) Basic Life Support Required.
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required.
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(Neonatal/Peds) Basic Life Support Required.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required.
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.
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Must have all at time of hire
Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required Experience: 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred
