Respiratory Therapist - Adult

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment Bonus $20,000

Relocation Assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include administering therapies, monitoring, and patient education within a state-of-the-art facility.

Eligible candidates should have a two-year AMA-approved respiratory care program, NC licensure, and pediatric care experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge to make appropriate clinical decisions for patients of various ages.
• Skills and competencies validations for respiratory care duties.
• Maintain annual skill and safety/compliance requirements.
• Maintain NC licensure and CEUs.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and inhaled therapies (IPPB, IAT, MDI).
• Perform airway suctioning, CPR, bag-mask ventilation, and pulse oximetry.
• Conduct diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures and pulmonary function tests.
• Ensure proper equipment setup, safety, and infection control.
• Educate patients, families, and health care team.
• Perform related duties incidental to the role.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient education

Communication skills

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

NC Respiratory Care Licensure

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.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Benefits

• $20,000 Commitment Bonus eligible if qualified
• Up to $8,000 Relocation Assistance eligible if qualified

Job Description

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) and incentive breathing devices.
• Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and bag‑mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.
• Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring.
• Assure correct set‑up, safety and function of all equipment/supplies necessary in the provision of patient care.
• Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures.
• Understand pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
• Provide education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications At This Level

Education

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

RCP Advanced

• Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).
• Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements.
• Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements.
• Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs.

Experience

• None required for RCP.
• Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program for RCP Advanced.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• If CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.
• North Carolina State Licensure.
• Registry (RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient.
• Skills validation/certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.
• Must maintain annual skill and safety/compliance requirements.
• Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's.
• Customer service and communication expertise.
• Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.
• Work is performed in all areas of the hospital.
• Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.
• Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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