Respiratory Therapist - Adult
Duke, Durham, NC, United States
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.
Understand pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
Provide education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
Up to $8,000 relocation assistance eligible if qualified.
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 (Associate’s 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 CEUs.
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.
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.
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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.
Understand pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
Provide education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
Up to $8,000 relocation assistance eligible if qualified.
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 (Associate’s 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 CEUs.
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.
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.
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