Respiratory Therapist, Team Lead - Adults

Overview:

Ready to lead with purpose and support a Level I Trauma - Adult Respiratory Care team? At WakeMed, we’re looking for a dedicated Respiratory Care Team Lead who’s passionate about clinical excellence, team collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on adult patients across our acute and critical care settings.

If you’re a strong clinician who enjoys mentoring others, creating smooth workflows, and being the “go‑to” resource for your team — you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

As the Adult Respiratory Care Team Lead, you’ll serve as a clinical and technical leader for Respiratory Therapists working in adult care settings. You’ll help guide daily operations, support safe and effective practice, and continue to deliver bedside care when needed.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical and technical leadership for Adult Respiratory Care staff.
• Ensuring effective daily operations, including staffing support, workflow coordination, and equipment readiness.
• Delivering respiratory care under physician orders, including:
• • All oxygen and aerosol therapies
  • Airway management and intubation
  • Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis
  • Mechanical ventilation for adult patients
• Assessing adult patients, planning care, implementing therapy, and evaluating effectiveness.
• Facilitating rental and management of respiratory equipment as needed.
• Promoting high standards of teamwork, respect, safety, and patient‑centered care aligned with the WakeWay to Excellence.
• Supporting WakeMed’s mission, values, and patient‑care standards.

Who You’ll Care For

You’ll support Respiratory Therapists caring for:

• Adult patients across acute, intermediate, and critical care areas
• Adults with a wide range of respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions
• A diverse, fast‑paced patient population that depends on your clinical leadership

What You’ll Bring

Required Licensure & Credentials

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Required Certifications (Adult Care):

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Leadership experience is always a plus — but if you’re a strong communicator, clinically confident, and passionate about building others up, we’d love to meet you.

Why WakeMed?

When you join WakeMed, you’re stepping into a community that values excellence, growth, and teamwork. Our Adult Respiratory team is known for its strong collaboration, supportive leadership, and opportunities to develop and advance.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Supportive and engaged leaders
• Opportunities for advancement through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder
• Tuition and specialty certification reimbursement
• A culture centered on compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Benefits designed to support work‑life balance and well‑being

Ready to Lead the Future of Adult Respiratory Care?

If you’re excited to guide others, elevate patient care, and help shape the WakeMed experience for adult patients, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and lead with purpose.

Department Description: Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required - And Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Experience: 5 Years Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required