Respiratory Therapist Advanced - Adult - PRN

Duke PA; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Advanced - Adult - PRN to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care across neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.

You will implement ventilator modalities, assist with bronchoscopy, and participate in code/ER teams while maintaining NC licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Formación

• Completion of a 2-year AMA approved respiratory care program.
• Six months to one year of clinical experience after graduation.
• Maintain NC RRT licensure and NBRC/BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable.
• Experience with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations.

Responsabilidades

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per physician orders.
• Proficient in applying mechanical ventilator modalities.
• Perform endotracheal intubation under supervision.
• Serve as member of code/emergency team.
• Administer medical gases.
• Assist with bronchoscopy.
• Ensure safe operation of MRI equipment.
• Assist with orientation and training of Level II RTs.
• Capnography monitoring and patient transport of ventilated patients.
• Interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.

Conocimientos

Ventilator management

NPPV/CPAP/BiPAP

Intubation

Code/emergency team

Bronchoscopy assistance

MRI safety operations

Educación

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

NC State Licensure Registry (RRT)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NBRC Certification (as applicable)

Herramientas

Bronchoscopy equipment

Ventilator equipment

Hyperbaric chamber certification (if applicable)

Descripción del empleo

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Respiratory Therapist Advanced - Adult - PRN

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 273918

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

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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 Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Job Description

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

Work Performed

Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Respiratory Care Practitioner I. Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders. Proficient in the application of mechanical ventilator modalities. Proficient in the application of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV); Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) Perform endotracheal intubation under the observation of a Supervisor or Advanced Practitioner. Perform extubations. Serve as member of the code/ emergency team. Administer medical gases. Insert nasogastric and orogastric tubes. Perform tracheotomy tube changes. Perform capnography monitoring. Transport patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection. Interpret clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives. Participate in clinical rounds with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers Assist with Bronchoscopy. Assist with orientation and training of Level II RT. Assure safe operations of devices in the MRI. Qualified for certification in the hyperbaric chamber if applicable to the institution scope of practice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interaction relative to the specific age of a patient. Skills validation/certification of competencies for the duties and responsibilities required for a Level I RT. Skills validation / certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level. 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. Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds. Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds. Work requires walking, running, climbing, and bending. Customer service and communication expertise.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Completion of a 2-year AMA approved respiratory care program (associate’s 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

Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

North Carolina State Licensure Registry (RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution.

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