Hyperbaric Respiratory Therapist – Advanced Care

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide skilled diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory support across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients under physician orders.

Responsibilities include evaluating orders, applying ventilator modalities, assisting with bronchoscopy, and contributing to code/emergency team activities, while maintaining safety standards and equipment integrity in MRI environments.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate's degree or equivalent).
• Licensure in North Carolina required (RRT) and NBRC certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Respiratory Care Practitioner I.
• Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders.
• Manage mechanical ventilator modalities.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and training of Level II RT.
• Maintain safety and operation of devices in MRI.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Team communication

Patient care

Emergency response

MRI safety

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

NBRC BLS ACLS PALS

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide skilled diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory support across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients under physician orders.

Responsibilities include evaluating orders, applying ventilator modalities, assisting with bronchoscopy, and contributing to code/emergency team activities, while maintaining safety standards and equipment integrity in MRI environments.