Respiratory Therapist – Adult Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionatecare that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and thegreater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us anddiscover how we can advance health together.

• About Duke UniversityHospital
• Pursue your passion for caring with Duke UniversityHospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently rankedamong the best in the United States and is the number one hospitalin North Carolina, according to U.

S. News and World Report for2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health’sthree hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgerycenter, and more.

• $15,000 Commitment Bonus if eligible
• Up to$8,000 Relocation allowance if eligible
• May apply ifcurrently enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program, andregistry eligible (Must meet education and licensure requirementsbefore hire date)Job DescriptionPerform diagnostic and therapeuticclinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Servicesscope of clinical practice.

Work performed in accordance withphysician orders. Defined duties are performed in neonatal andpediatric patient populations.

Duties and responsibilities Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via IntermittentPositive Pressure Breathing ( IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy(IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler ( MDI) and incentive breathingdevices. Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR andbag

• mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial bloodgas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.

Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary functionstudies, 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 thedelivery of all patient care procedures. Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and responseto adverse drug reactions. Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursingand other members of the health care team. Perform other related duties incidental to the work describedherein.

Required Qualifications at this LevelEducationRCP Completion of AMA 2 approved year

• Associates Degree, or theequivalent program.

RCP Advanced Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program(Associates Degree or the equivalent). Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Mustmaintain annual safety/compliance requirements Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements forCEUsExperienceRCP None requiredRCP Advanced Six months to one year of clinical experience followinggraduation from a respiratory care program.

Degrees, Licensure,and/or CertificationRCP North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina StateProvisional License, Certification by the National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC). If CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and any otherapplicable certifications applicable to the institution.

RCPAdvanced North Carolina State Licensure Registry ( RRT) by the National Association for RespiratoryCare (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 toinstitutionKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions andinteractions relative to the specific age of a patient. Skills validation/certifications of competencies for the dutiesand responsibilities of this level. Must maintain annual skill and safety/compliancerequirements Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements forCEU’s

• Customer service and communication expertise. Work involves contact with patients of all ages, familymembers, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the healthcare team. Work is performed in all areas of the hospital. Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately20 pounds. Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending
• Duke isan Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an individual’sage, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or veteran status.
• Duke aspires to create acommunity built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, andbelonging.

Our collective success depends on the robust exchange ofideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of ourperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achievethis exchange, it is essential that all members of the communityfeel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individualsare respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of ourcommunity have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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  Certain jobs at Duke University and DukeUniversity Health System may include essentialjob functions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodationwill be provided by each hiring department.

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