Pulmonary Function & Respiratory Care Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance up to $8,000

Commitment bonus up to $20,000

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures for neonatal and pediatric patients under physician orders. The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based care and collaboration with the health care team.

Mandatory qualifications include completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree (or equivalent), North Carolina licensure or provisional license, NBRC certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree or equivalent program.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and aerosolized therapies per physician orders.
• Perform airway suctioning, CPR, bag-valve ventilation, and pulse oximetry.
• Conduct diagnostic cardiopulmonary tests and monitor patients.
• Ensure safety and function of all equipment and supplies.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Patient education

BLS certification

Clinical teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures for neonatal and pediatric patients under physician orders. The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based care and collaboration with the health care team.

Mandatory qualifications include completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree (or equivalent), North Carolina licensure or provisional license, NBRC certification, and BLS.