Respiratory Care Specialist – Pediatric & Neonatal

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for neonatal and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, airway management, and cardiopulmonary testing, while adhering to infection control standards.

Requirements include an AMA 2 approved respiratory care program (Associates), NC licensure (or provisional), NBRC certification, and BLS; ACLS/PALS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree, or the equivalent program.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and aerosolized meds (IPPB/IAT/MDI).
• Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning and bag-mask ventilation.
• Conduct diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures and pulmonary function studies; monitor EKGs.
• Ensure proper setup/ safety of all equipment and adherence to infection control standards.
• Provide education to patients and families; collaborate with health care team.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety compliance

Emergency care

Clinical decision making

Education

AMA 2 approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree)

North Carolina Licensure / NC Provisional License

NBRC Certification (RRT/CRT)

BLS Certification

ACLS, PALS (where applicable)

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for neonatal and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, airway management, and cardiopulmonary testing, while adhering to infection control standards.

Requirements include an AMA 2 approved respiratory care program (Associates), NC licensure (or provisional), NBRC certification, and BLS; ACLS/PALS as applicable.