Respiratory Therapist Position Available In Wake, 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 Raleigh, acampus of Duke University Hospital
• Pursue your passion for caringwith Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, which hasbeen part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County formore than 35 years.

Duke Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatientbeds and offers a comprehensive array of services, includingcancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal,and wound healing care.

RCA

• Respiratory Care Assistant
• DukeRaleigh, a campus of Duke University Hospital
• Duke Raleigh seeksto hire a
• Respiratory Care Assistant
• -an active respiratorystudent who has completed their first year of an approvedrespiratory program
• to embrace our mission of
• Advancing HealthTogether.

Job DescriptionPerform diagnostic and therapeutic clinicalprocedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope ofclinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physicianorders and under supervision of a Registered RespiratoryTherapist.

Duties and Responsibilities-Verify physician orders forappropriateness and accuracy

• Understand pharmacologicalindications, dosages and response to adverse drugreactions
• Consults with providers based on patient careassessments and in accordance to accepted protocols. Provideseducation to patients, families, physicians, nursing and othermembers of the health care team
• Monitors response to all therapy.

Documents in the patient medical record. Communicates all pertinentclinical information during patient rounds and handoff

• Performdiagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures; inclusive of nasotrachealand artificial airway suctioning and samples, arterial blood gaspunctures, pulse oximetry and EtCO2 monitoring, pulmonary functionand bedside pulmonary mechanics, and EKG’s
• Recognizes lifethreatening situations and initiates appropriate response, performCPR and bag
• mask ventilation-Assure correct set-up, safety andfunction of all equipment/ supplies necessary in the provision ofpatient care
• Assure adherence to all infectious disease standardsin the delivery of all patient care procedures
• Participates inquality improvement activities
• Maintains all necessary safety andlife support certifications per required
• Can provide the followingtherapy
• Oxygen Supply Systems Equipment Processing ManualResuscitation Oxygen administration Humidity and Aerosol TherapySmall Volume Nebulizer MDI Administration Incentive SpirometryAirway Clearance Therapy Arterial Uncture ECG (if perofrmed byhiring institute) Patient reportinng
• Required Qualifications atthis LevelEducationActive enrollment in a 2 year approvedrespiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) andis in good standing.&
• Completion of the first semester of therespiratory care program.

ExperienceNone required beyond clinicalaffiliation of the respiratory program.

Degrees, Licensure, and/orCertificationThe student RCP must register with the Board beforeproviding Respiratory Care procedures as a Respiratory CareAssistant and will receive an approval letter from the Board. Thestudent RCP will provide a copy of the approval letter to theemployer.

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and any othercertifications applicable to the institution.

Knowledge, Skills, andAbilitiesKnowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisionsand interactions relative to the specific age of a patient.

Skillsvalidation/certifications of competencies for the duties andresponsibilities of this level.

Must maintain annual skillrequirements.

Must maintain annual safety/compliancerequirements.

Must maintain North Carolina annual licenserequirements for CEU’sCustomer service and communicationexpertise.

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 Duke University HealthSystem, at applicable hiring location.

Work may require lifting orpushing in excess of 30 pounds.

Work requires walking, climbing andbending.

• Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employercommitted to providing employment opportunity without regard to anindividual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
• Dukeaspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,creativity, and belonging.

Our collective success depends on therobust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiencesflourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that allmembers of the community feel secure and welcome, that thecontributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voicesare heard. All members of our community have a responsibility touphold these values.

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