Advanced Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - Duke Life Flight

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Life Flight in Durham, NC seeks an Advanced Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric to provide specialized respiratory care for critically ill children as part of Duke Health's life-saving transport team.

Completion of an accredited respiratory care program and NC licensure are required, with pediatric critical care experience preferred. Certifications such as BLS/ACLS/PALS may be applicable. Join a multidisciplinary team delivering rapid, high-quality care in flight and ground transports.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program requirements.
• Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements.
• Maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and provide professional respiratory care per physician orders and policies.
• Deliver nursing and respiratory care services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other care providers as needed.
• Participate in professional development and performance improvement activities.

Education

Respiratory care program (Associates)

Job description

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Advanced Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - Duke Life Flight

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Requisition Number: 229156

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 13, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Life Flight

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Life Flight, which is Duke Health's critical care and emergency air and ground transport team, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. The team includes paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians, and communications specialists who work quickly to provide compassionate care and transport services to critically ill patients of all ages. Duke Life Flight also maintains a Code Blue Response Team and helps support event medicine needs.

Occ Summary Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patientsin accordance withphysicianorders and established policies a nd procedures. Provide nursingservices topatients andfamilies inaccorda nce with the scope of the RN as defined by the North CarolinaBoard of Nu rsing. Work Performed Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing careutilizing the nursing processforpatients in accordance with physician orders and established policiesand procedures. Useprofessiona lnursing judgement to individualize the plan of care basedon assessment of thepatient'sbaseline needs and response to care.Delegate tasksand su pervises the activities of other licensed and unlicensed careproviders. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery ofnursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group ofpatients or an entire unitasa ssigned. Monitor and initiatecorrective action to maintain the environm ent of care includingequipment and materialresources. Participate in o wnprofessional development by maintaining required competencies,identify ing learning needsandseeking appropriate assistance or educational offer ings. Act aspreceptor and supports thedevelopment of other staff and for mal learners. Participate in the formalevaluation process of peers and o ther careproviders. Participate in the identification of clinical orope rational performance improvement opportunities and in performanceimprove mentactivities. May participate in the interview processand make hirin g recommendations. Perform other related dutiesincidental to the work described herein. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities *Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practicalnurse and NCA *Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursingprocess *Knowledge of professiona l theory, practice andprocedure *Ability to assess nursing needs of acut e andchronically ill patients and their families *Able to independentlys eek outresources and work collaboratively *Ability to establishand main tain effective working relationships*Able to communicateclearly with pat ients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians,administrators, l eadershipandothers *Able to teach patients andfamilies in accordance wit h the nursing plan of care *Able to usesensory and cognitive functions t o process and prioritize information,treatment, and follow-up *Able to u se fine motor skills *Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life su pport requirementsdesignated by work area *Able to record activities, do cumentassessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evalua tionof patient status *Able to use computer and learn new softwareprogra ms *Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care forpatients *Ab le to withstand prolonged standing and walking withthe ability to move o r lift at least fifty pounds*Ableto remainfocused and organized *Workin g knowledge of procedures and techniquesinvolved inadministeringroutine and special treatments topatients*Working knowledge of infection control procedures andsafety precautions *Working knowledge and completion ofap propriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements Level Characteristics N/A

Education

Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program requirements (Associates Degree or the equivalent). Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs

Experience

Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

North Carolina State Licensure Registry ( RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution

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