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New Graduate Respiratory Therapist

United States, Winston Salem 30.70 - 46.05 USD / Hour · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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New Graduate Respiratory Therapist position, Adult or Pediatric, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Full time role with weekend option shift schedule. Located at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Job Responsibility

  • Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building
  • Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital
  • Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care
  • Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient
  • Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations
  • Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers
  • Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served

Requirements

  • Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment
  • Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment

What we offer

  • Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work
  • Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters
  • Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
  • Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 in Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
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