Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function - PRN

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health’s Respiratory Therapy team in Durham, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with experience in pulmonary function testing. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under physician orders, serving neonatal and pediatric populations in a high-volume hospital setting.

Responsibilities include administering oxygen, inhaled meds, airway management, and pulmonary function studies, while maintaining strict infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA 2 approved yearAssociates Degree, or the equivalent program.
• Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).
• Must maintain annual license requirements for CEUs and safety/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and inhaled medications via IIPPB, IAT, MDI, and incentive devices.
• Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and bag-mask ventilation, pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas punctures.
• Conduct diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures and pulmonary function studies.
• Ensure proper setup, safety, and function of equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Adhere to infectious disease standards in delivery of care.
• Educate patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Complete other duties incidental to the role.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care (AMA 2 approved)

RCP Advanced education

Tools

NBRC Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRPS Certification

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function - PRN

Work Arrangement

Requisition Number: 272628

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Jul 17, 2026

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

Duties and responsibilities

Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing ( I PPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler ( MDI) and incentive breathing devices.

Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and bag- mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.

Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring.

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.

Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.

Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

RCP

Completion of AMA 2 approved yearAssociates Degree, or the equivalent program.

RCP Advanced

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

RCP

None required

RCP Advanced

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

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

RCP

North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

If CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.

RCP Advanced

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 and 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 the hospital.

Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.

Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending

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