Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? At WakeMed, we?re looking for a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our youngest patients.
What You?ll Do:
As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, you?ll evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages-primarily infants, children, and adolescents-with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across a variety of clinical settings. You?ll:
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under physician orders in both acute and critical care environments.
Conduct patient assessments, monitor treatment efficacy, and contribute to care planning and education.
Respond to emergency situations, assist with airway management, and ensure appropriate ventilator and oxygen therapy support.
Document care accurately, completely, and legally in the electronic medical record.
Maintain equipment readiness and support safe, efficient delivery of respiratory services.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide individualized, family-centered care.
Embody the WakeWay to Excellence-promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction.
Why WakeMed? WakeMed is more than a hospital-it?s a place where excellence meets heart. We?re committed to innovation, safety, and a culture that supports our team members and the families we serve. Here, your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.
WakeMed Benefits & Perks
Respiratory Career Development Ladder
Free parking at all campuses
Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults via Lyra
MetLife Pet Insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Paid Days Off (PDO) for vacation, sick time & holidays
Voluntary insurance programs for medical & daily expenses
WakeWell Rewards & wellness initiatives
WakeMed Gives - employee assistance, education & well-being support
Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
Tuition & Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Exceptional Professional Development - WakeMed invests in your future
Sign-On Bonus Options for External Applicants
$5,000 with 1-year commitment
$10,000 with 2-year commitment
$15,000 with 3-year commitment Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.
Ready to join a team that?s making a difference? Apply now and help us deliver the kind of care every child deserves.
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, visitwww.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required AND
(Adult Care) Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) AND
(Neonatal/Pediatric Care) BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.