Respiratory Therapist, Grad

2 months ago
Cary, North CarolinaFull TimeRespiratory Therapist
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join WakeMed Health & Hospitals as a Respiratory Therapist – New Grad in United States. Overview At WakeMed, we don’t just deliver care — we care deeply. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist -New Grad at our Cary Campus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to patients of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

  • manage adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders acr.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join WakeMed Health & Hospitals as a Respiratory Therapist – New Grad.

Key Skills

Respiratory AssessmentDiagnostic ProceduresOxygen TherapyAerosol TherapyAirway ManagementTreatment EvaluationCare Plan AdjustmentPatient EducationEmergency ResponseLife SupportElectronic Medical Record DocumentationCollaborationCompassionate Care

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential along with an active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License. While one year of clinical experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the necessary certification requirements based on the patient population served.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, Grad at WakeMed Health & Hospitals a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at WakeMed Health & Hospitals is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cary, North Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Assessment, Diagnostic Procedures, Oxygen Therapy, Aerosol Therapy, Airway Management, Treatment Evaluation, Care Plan Adjustment, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate, treat, and manage adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders across various clinical settings. Key duties include performing comprehensive respiratory assessments, delivering ordered treatments like oxygen...

Benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, 6 Free Mental Health Consults via Lyra, MetLife Pet Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, PDO (Covers Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays), Voluntary Insurance Options, WakeWell Rewards & Wellness Programs, WakeMed Gives – Employee Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
6 Free Mental Health Consults via Lyra
MetLife Pet Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
PDO (Covers Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays)
Voluntary Insurance Options
WakeWell Rewards & Wellness Programs
WakeMed Gives – Employee Assistance
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago