Respiratory Therapist - Relocation & Total Rewards

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Commitment bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients under physician orders.

Responsibilities include administering oxygen, aerosolized medications, suctioning, CPR, and monitoring with arterial blood gases and vital signs; ensure equipment safety and infection control across care settings.

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 State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License; NBRC certification if graduate; BLS and applicable certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and aerosolized medications per physician orders.
• Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning and CPR/bag-mask ventilation.
• Monitor pulse oximetry and arterial blood gases; perform related diagnostic procedures.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards and proper equipment setup for patient care.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients under physician orders.

Responsibilities include administering oxygen, aerosolized medications, suctioning, CPR, and monitoring with arterial blood gases and vital signs; ensure equipment safety and infection control across care settings.