Respiratory Therapist, Registered – Pediatric/Neonatal

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pediatric/Neonatal) to join our team. In this role, you will provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients across a variety of clinical settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess patients, deliver evidence-based treatments, educate families, and support exceptional outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients.

What You'll Do

• Assess, treat, and manage neonatal and pediatric patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Perform respiratory care procedures, including advanced respiratory therapies and ventilator management.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and ongoing care needs.
• Document care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.

Who You Are

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with an active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license, or eligible to obtain licensure.

• Experienced in neonatal and/or pediatric respiratory care, including critical care environments.
• Skilled in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications, or able to obtain within the required timeframe.

• Committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care and exceptional patient experiences.
• Why WakeMed is the Destination for Respiratory Therapy
• Work in one of the busiest Level I Trauma Emergency Departments in the U.S.
• 7 Adult ICU assignments offering diverse clinical experience
• Innovative ECMO program with internal certification qualifying for NC ECMO licensure endorsement
• Perform

• Guided Arterial Line Placement

Dedicated New Grad Internship Program

Separate Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Teams

• Core & Specialized Test Prep provided to all employees
• 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.
• 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

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that’s driven by purpose, powered by compassion, and committed to excellence. Apply today and become part of the WakeWay.

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 wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

Neonatal and/or pediatric respiratory care experience preferred