Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Haw River, United States Dukehealth.org Full time

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

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three 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-surgery center, and more.

******$15,000 Commitment Bonus eligible if qualified, plus $5,000 kicker bonus****** Up to $8,000 Relocation Assistance eligible if qualifiedNew Grad and Advanced Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner - Duke University Hospital - Nights - Full TimeSchedule: 7pm to 7am - 3 shifts a week

Duke University Hospital seeks to hire aPediatric Respiratory Care Practitionerwho will embrace our mission ofAdvancing Health Together.

Duke Childrens Hospital, located within Duke University Hospital, provides neonatal and pediatric care for approximately 200 inpatient beds. Duke Childrens Hospital is the #1 childrens hospital in North Carolina and provides nationally-ranked services in neonatal and pediatric specialties including cardiology and heart surgery, pulmonology, oncology and general surgery. The Duke Childrens Hospital Respiratory Care Practitioners provide services for a 76-bed Level IV Intensive Care Nursery, 20-bed Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU, 20-bed Pediatric ICU, 18-bed Pediatric Emergency Room and 34 critical care stepdown beds. Practitioners also provide care for pediatric oncology, medical and surgical general care areas. The Duke Childrens Hospital Respiratory Care practice provides conventional and high-frequency ventilator management by therapist-driven protocols, intubation, surfactant administration, airway clearance, and manage disease processes and develop plans of care via consultation during interdisciplinary rounds in additional to standard Respiratory Care therapeutics. Opportunities for hyperbaric therapy and ECMO are available for qualified candidates. Duke University Childrens Hospital is located adjacent to Duke University campus in Durham, NC.

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.
  • Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
  • Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

RCP

  • Completion of AMA 2 approved yearAssociates Degree, or the equivalent program.

RCP Advanced

  • Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates 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 CEU's
  • 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 Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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