Respiratory Therapist Advanced, Pediatrics - PRN, Duke Health Cary

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

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Cary campus team. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients under physician orders, ensuring safety and adherence to infection control standards.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, education, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver high-quality care and maintain equipment readiness.

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.
• North Carolina licensure or provisional license requirements.
• BLS certification and hospital-specific certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies per physician orders.
• Perform arterial blood gas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.
• Monitor and document patient responses and adjust care per protocols.
• Ensure equipment safety, cleaning, and proper setup for procedures.
• Provide education to patients and families and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Infection control

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

2-year AMA approved respiratory care program (Assoc.) or current enrollment; registry eligible

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.

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 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. (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.

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