Baltimore, Maryland
Great Falls, Montana
Dawsonville, Georgia
Nashville, Tennessee
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 23-Dec-24
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 22520
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for airway management services to all adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist includes administration of respiratory care procedures within the scope of practice under a physician's orders. This includes but is not limited to all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management with intubations and extubations, arterial punctures and analysis, phlebotomy, and mechanical ventilation of the neonate, infant, child, adolescent and adult patient. The Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment, with communication to the physician and health care providers. The Therapist understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of patient care services.
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
Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required - And Basic Life Support Required - And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required - And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required - And Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required - Within 1 Year of Hire
Education
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience
1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy In Clinical - Neonatology And Clinical - Pediatrics Preferred