Respiratory Therapist - Grad, Peds

Overview

Launch Your Career as a Respiratory Therapist at Wake Med!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? At Wake Med, we’re looking for a dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team and deliver high‑quality, compassionate care to our youngest patients.

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 Raised. 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 childbirth.
• Embody the Wake Way to Excellence—promoting teamwork, safety, and respect in every interaction.

As a Respiratory Therapist at Wake Med, you’ll provide airway management services for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Administering respiratory care procedures under physician orders
• Managing oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, intubations/extubations
• Performing arterial punctures, analysis, phlebotomy
• Operating mechanical ventilation for all age groups
• Collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to evaluate treatment effectiveness

• NC Respiratory Care Practitioner – Required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Within 6 months of program completion
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Within 12 months of program completion
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP – Required based on patient population

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy – Required

Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and growth. At Wake Med, you’ll have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive in your career.

Apply Today and Make a Difference from Day One!

(Adult) Basic Life Support Required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required. (Neonatal/Peds) Basic Life Support Required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, Wake Med 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EOE

1 year Clinical – Respiratory Therapy Preferred