Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function - PRN

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, including pulmonary function testing, across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in Durham, NC. You’ll operate IPPB, MDI devices, and oxygen therapy under physician orders.

Qualifications include an AMA‑approved Associate degree, NC licensure, NBRC certification, and BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable, with 6 months to 1 year post‑grad experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree, or the equivalent program.
• Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).
• North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, NBRC certification.
• CRT must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered respiratory care across all ages.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and aerosolized medications (IPPB, IAT, MDI).
• Perform airway suctioning, CPR, bag-mask ventilation, pulse oximetry.
• Conduct diagnostic pulmonary function studies and cardiac monitoring.
• Ensure correct setup and safety of all equipment and supplies.
• Maintain infectious disease control standards in procedures.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and care.
• Fulfill other duties incidental to respiratory care services.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Communication

Patient care

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree or equivalent

NC State Licensure

NBRC Certification (RRT/CRT)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

IPPB equipment

MDI and inhalation devices

Pulmonary function equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function - PRN

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 272628

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 15, 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 Health hospitals 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 (IPPB), 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 year Associates 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

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:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market:

Durham

Nearest Secondary Market:

Raleigh

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