Respiratory Therapist, Advanced - Hyperbaric

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide skilled diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory support across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients under physician orders.

Responsibilities include evaluating orders, applying ventilator modalities, assisting with bronchoscopy, and contributing to code/emergency team activities, while maintaining safety standards and equipment integrity in MRI environments.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate's degree or equivalent).
• Licensure in North Carolina required (RRT) and NBRC certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Respiratory Care Practitioner I.
• Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders.
• Manage mechanical ventilator modalities.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and training of Level II RT.
• Maintain safety and operation of devices in MRI.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Team communication

Patient care

Emergency response

MRI safety

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

NBRC BLS ACLS PALS

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

Occ Summary

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 (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

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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