Advanced Respiratory Therapist - $20K Sign-On + Relocation

Duke Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Hospital, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations. The role includes ventilator management, NPPV/CPAP/BiPAP, and airway procedures under physician orders.

You'll join a multidisciplinary team at the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, NC, contributing to patient care across services such as cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year AMA approved respiratory care program (associate’s degree or the equivalent).
• Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.
• North Carolina State Licensure Registry (RRT) NBRC and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRPS certifications as applicable to the institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice.
• Proficient in mechanical ventilator modalities and noninvasive ventilation (NPPV, CPAP, BiPAP).
• Perform endotracheal intubation under supervision; assist with extubations and airway management.

Skills

Ventilator management

NPPV/CPAP/BiPAP

Intubation

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Hospital, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations. The role includes ventilator management, NPPV/CPAP/BiPAP, and airway procedures under physician orders.

You'll join a multidisciplinary team at the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, NC, contributing to patient care across services such as cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience.