Respiratory Care Assistant - Hands-On Patient Support

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital is seeking a student Respiratory Care Practitioner to assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician orders and supervision. The role focuses on patient assessment, education, and collaborative care within a large health system.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, monitoring therapy responses, and performing cardiopulmonary procedures while ensuring safety and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a 2 year approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).
• Completion of the first semester of the respiratory care program.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other certifications applicable to the institution.
• Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Understand pharmacological indications, dosages and adverse reactions.
• Provide education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Monitors response to all therapy and documents in the patient medical record.
• Communicates all pertinent clinical information during rounds and handoff.
• Perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures including arterial blood gas, pulmonary function and ECG.
• Recognize life threatening situations and initiate CPR and bag-mask ventilation.
• Ensure correct setup, safety and function of equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to infectious disease standards and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain safety and life support certifications as required.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Active enrollment in respiratory care program

First semester completed

Job description

Duke Raleigh Hospital is seeking a student Respiratory Care Practitioner to assist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician orders and supervision. The role focuses on patient assessment, education, and collaborative care within a large health system.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, monitoring therapy responses, and performing cardiopulmonary procedures while ensuring safety and adherence to infection control standards.