Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function & Diagnostics

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Up to $8,000

Commitment bonus Up to $20,000

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care within neonatal and pediatric populations. You will perform airway management, ventilation support, and patient education under physician orders, ensuring safety and infection control.

The role requires NC licensure and BLS certification, with incentives including relocation assistance and a commitment bonus.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA 2 approved year/Associates Degree or equivalent.
• North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License; NBRC certification.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other applicable certifications.
• Knowledge to make appropriate clinical decisions for patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen, medications via IPPB, IAT, MDI and incentive devices.
• Perform nasotracheal/artificial airway suctioning, CPR, bag-mask ventilation, and arterial blood gas sampling.
• Conduct diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures and pulmonary function studies.
• Ensure safety and proper setup of equipment and adherence to infection control standards.
• Educate patients, families, physicians, and staff on care and treatments.
• Perform related duties incidental to patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical decision making

Infection control

Communication

CPR/AED

Education

Associates Degree (AMA 2 approved)

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen therapy devices

Pulmonary function equipment

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care within neonatal and pediatric populations. You will perform airway management, ventilation support, and patient education under physician orders, ensuring safety and infection control.

The role requires NC licensure and BLS certification, with incentives including relocation assistance and a commitment bonus.