Respiratory Care Practitioner

Georgia Orthopaedic Society.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Duke Health and pursue your passion for caring in the role of a respiratory therapist. In a dynamic environment, you'll perform essential clinical procedures while providing compassionate care to patients of all ages. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a skilled healthcare team, ensuring the highest standards of service and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must maintain annual skills and safety certifications.
• Must meet North Carolina licensing requirements.
• Experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures.
• Administer oxygen and medications, perform CPR.
• Document patient care assessments and monitor therapy responses.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Clinical Decision-Making

Knowledge of Pharmacology

Education

Completion of a 2-year AMA-approved respiratory care program

Job description

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.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123 beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

Summary

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders, across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations.

Work Performed

• Administer oxygen and aerosolized medications via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT), and Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI).
• Administer incentive breathing devices and perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning.
• Perform CPR, bag-mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures, bedside pulmonary mechanics, diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs, and cardiac monitoring.
• Transport patients within the hospital, verify physician orders, and ensure the correct setup, safety, and functionality of all equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to all infectious disease standards, recognize life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate responses.
• Understand pharmacological indications, dosages, and responses to adverse drug reactions.
• Make patient care assessments according to protocols, provide education to patients, families, and healthcare team members, monitor therapy responses, and document in patient records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess the knowledge to make appropriate clinical decisions, maintain annual skills and safety certifications, and meet North Carolina licensing requirements. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential, with work involving contact with patients of all ages, their families, and healthcare staff. Physical requirements include lifting or pushing over 30 pounds, walking, climbing, and bending.

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Education: Completion of a 2-year AMA-approved respiratory care program or current enrollment with eligibility for certification.

Experience: None required.

Licenses and Certifications: North Carolina State Licensure or Provisional License, NBRC certification if graduated, BLS certification, and any other applicable certifications.