--- title: Respiratory Therapist Registered at WakeMed in Cary, NC description: WakeMed is hiring for the Respiratory Therapist Registered role in Cary, NC. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/respiratory-therapist-registered-at-wakemed-01a0dace-8d3a-7156-9972-72b5374c2bd9 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join WakeMed as Respiratory Therapist Registered in Cary, NC. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4574qy.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | WakeMed | | **Location** | Raleigh, NC | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 26, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** WakeMed sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 5 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for WakeMed. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay about $80,000 a year. ## Description **Overview** 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 hiring a **Respiratory Therapist** to provide high-quality respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. In this role, you'll work as part of a collaborative healthcare team to assess, treat, and support patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions. ### What you'll do - Perform respiratory assessments, treatments, and diagnostic procedures. - Provide respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy and airway management. - Collaborate with the care team to evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed. - Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatments. - Respond to urgent situations requiring respiratory support. ### Who you are - Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. - Licensed or eligible for Respiratory Therapy licensure. - Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients preferred. - Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. ### Why Join WakeMed? - Supportive and collaborative Respiratory team - Career growth opportunities through our Respiratory Career Development Ladder - Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits - Tuition and specialty certification reimbursement - Wellness, retirement, and employee assistance programs **Sign-On Bonus Available for External Candidates** - $5,000 with a 1-year commitment - $10,000 with a 2-year commitment - $15,000 with a 3-year commitment *Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.* If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply and join the WakeMed team. **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](http://www.wakemed.org). 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