Adult Respiratory Therapist — $20k Bonus + Relocation Help

Duke PF; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures for neonatal and pediatric patients under physician orders. The role emphasizes safe equipment use, infection control, and education for patients and staff.

Qualifications include an AMA‑approved two‑year respiratory care program with NC licensure and NBRC certification; prior pediatric/neonatal experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA 2 approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree).
• Maintain annual skill maintenance, safety/compliance and NC CEU license requirements.
• North Carolina state licensure or provisional license with NBRC certification (RCP).

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and aerosolized meds using IPPB, IAT, MDI, and incentive devices.
• Perform suctioning, CPR, bag‑mask ventilation, pulse oximetry, ABG punctures, bedside pulmonary mechanics.
• Conduct diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function tests, EKGs, and cardiac monitoring.
• Ensure correct setup, safety, and function of equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to infectious disease standards in patient care delivery.
• Understand pharmacological indications, dosages, and ADRs.
• Educate patients, families, physicians, and health care staff.
• Perform related duties incidental to the work described.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Clinical decision making

Safety/compliance

Education & training

Education

AMA 2 approved Associates Degree (RCP)

AMA approved two-year respiratory care program

Job description

Duke University Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures for neonatal and pediatric patients under physician orders. The role emphasizes safe equipment use, infection control, and education for patients and staff.

Qualifications include an AMA‑approved two‑year respiratory care program with NC licensure and NBRC certification; prior pediatric/neonatal experience is a plus.