Respiratory Care Assistant

OverviewReady to breathe life into your career while making a real impact? At WakeMed, we’re not just a hospital—we’re a community built on compassion, excellence, and innovation. As a Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA), you’ll be part of a team that’s deeply committed to delivering exceptional care to the patients within our community!  What You’ll Do: As an RCA, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and support our respiratory therapy team in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You’ll gain hands-on experience while continuing your education in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved program. Your responsibilities will include:Administering breathing treatments and supplemental oxygen therapyAssisting with patient assessments and documentationOperating and setting up respiratory equipmentPerforming procedures such as aerosol therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, airway clearance therapy, and chest physiotherapy with suctioningSupporting arterial puncture and electrocardiograms (if applicable)Recording patient data in our medical record system What You’ll Need:Enrollment in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care ProgramCurrent certifications in:Respiratory Care Assistant - requiredBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)A passion for patient care and a commitment to excellenceWhy WakeMed? We live the WakeWay to Excellence—a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous learning. Here, you’re not just gaining experience—you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in your growth and celebrates your contributions. Let’s grow your career together.If you’re ready to take the next step in your respiratory therapy journey, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and be part of something bigger. Department DescriptionServing 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.EOE LicensureRespiratory Care Assistant Required EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Required - AND Enrolled in Accredited Program Respiratory Therapy Required ExperienceTraining Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required