Respiratory Therapist — Relocation & Growth Opportunities

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commitment bonus

Total rewards

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care per physician orders across neonatal to adult patients.

Responsibilities include oxygen/medication administration, airway management, CPR, monitoring, transport, and documentation. Requires NC licensure or provisional, NBRC registry eligibility, and BLS; relocation and commitment bonuses may apply.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen
• Administer aerosolized medication via IPPB, IAT and MDI; 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
• Ensure correct setup, safety and function of all equipment/supplies
• Adhere to infectious disease standards in patient care
• Provide education to patients and families; document in medical record

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care per physician orders across neonatal to adult patients.

Responsibilities include oxygen/medication administration, airway management, CPR, monitoring, transport, and documentation. Requires NC licensure or provisional, NBRC registry eligibility, and BLS; relocation and commitment bonuses may apply.