Respiratory Therapist Advanced, Pediatrics - PRN, Duke Health Cary

Duke University; Cary (NC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Duke Health Cary seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist Advanced, Pediatrics for PRN coverage. The role involves pediatric to neonatal respiratory care, following physician orders, and ensuring safe, effective therapy across patient populations.

The candidate will administer oxygen, aerosolized meds, perform airway management, CPR, and monitor respiratory status while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a growing Duke Health Cary campus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) or currently enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program, and registry eligible.

Responsabilités

• Administer oxygen and aerosolized medications to pediatric patients.
• Perform CPR and bag-mask ventilation as needed.
• Monitor pulse oximetry and arterial blood gases.
• Maintain and clean respiratory equipment per standards.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and treatments.

Connaissances

Clinical decision making

Infection control

Patient education

Team communication

Critical care knowledge

Formation

Two-year AMA approved respiratory care program

Description du poste

Respiratory Therapist Advanced, Pediatrics - PRN, Duke Health Cary

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 276186

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Cary, NC, US, 27519

Date: Oct 23, 2026

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.

Duke Health Cary

Opening inSpring2027, the next phase of this 85-acre, mixed use walkableDuke Health Cary campus will add emergency services, inpatient care, surgical services, imaging, specialty care, and infusion services, creating more than 230 career opportunities.Joining Duke Health Caryoffers the opportunity to build something new,grow your career, and support our mission of advancing health across the communities we serve.

How you will make an impact

The Respiratory Therapist will perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work is performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations.

• Administer oxygen
• Administer aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler ( MDI). Administer incentive breathing devices.
• Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning.
• Perform CPR and bag- mask ventilation.
• Perform pulse oximetry monitoring.
• Perform bedside pulmonary mechanics.
• Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring.
• Transport patients within the hospital.
• 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.
• Recognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response.
• Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
• Makes patient care assessments according to accepted protocols.
• Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Monitors response to all therapy. Documents in the patient medical record.
• Communicates all pertinent clinical information Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment. (IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered DoseInhaler (MDI).
• Administer incentive breathing devices. Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning. Perform CPR and bag- mask ventilation. Perform pulse oximetry monitoring. Perform arterial blood gas punctures. Perform bedside pulmonary mechanics.
• Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring. Transport patients within the hospital.
• Verify physician orders. 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.
• Recognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response.
• Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
• Makes patient care assessments according to accepted protocols.
• Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Monitors response to all therapy. Documents in the patient medical record.
• Communicates all pertinent clinical information Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

What you will need

Education:

• Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) or currently enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program, and registry eligible.

Experience:

• None required

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:

• North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) if graduate. Certification in Basic Life Support ( BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.

Skills:

• 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 requirements
• Must maintain annual 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 Duke Hospital Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds. Work requires walking, climbing and bending.

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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas- an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas- an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

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