Advanced Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care Airway

Duke Health; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations, under physician orders. Candidates should have a two-year AMA-approved respiratory care program, NC licensure (RRT), and current BLS/ACLS/PALS; six months to one year of clinical experience.

The role involves ventilator management, airway procedures, bronchoscopy support, and MRI safety, in a collaborative

Formación

• Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).
• Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation.
• North Carolina State Licensure Registry (RRT) by NBRC; BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care scope of practice.
• Proficient in mechanical ventilator modalities and non-invasive ventilation.
• Assist with airway management including intubation and extubation.
• Support bronchoscopy and participate in clinical rounds with physicians and care teams.
• Ensure safety and proper operation of devices in MRI environments and respond to emergencies.

Conocimientos

Ventilator modalities

NPPV

CPAP

BiPAP

Endotracheal intubation

Extubations

Medical gases

Bronchoscopy support

Capnography

Emergency code team

MRI safety

Patient transport

Team-based care

Educación

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Herramientas

NBRC RRT certification

Descripción del empleo

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations, under physician orders. Candidates should have a two-year AMA-approved respiratory care program, NC licensure (RRT), and current BLS/ACLS/PALS; six months to one year of clinical experience.

The role involves ventilator management, airway procedures, bronchoscopy support, and MRI safety, in a collaborative