Respiratory Therapist: Adult & Neonatal Care

Duke Health; 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

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.