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Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

2 months ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke Health Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Summary:

Duke Health is seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at Duke University Hospital. As a key member of our respiratory care team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care to pediatric patients in our Level IV Intensive Care Nursery, Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Emergency Room, and critical care stepdown beds.

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 and 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 healthcare team.

Requirements:

  • Completion of a 2-year AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate's Degree or the equivalent).
  • Maintain annual skill maintenance requirements.
  • Maintain annual safety/compliance requirements.
  • Maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs.
  • North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License.
  • Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) if applicable to the institution.

Work Environment:

The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care in a team-based setting. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity.

Why Duke Health?

Duke Health is a world-renowned healthcare system that is committed to providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical knowledge, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of healthcare professionals, participate in cutting-edge research and education, and contribute to the development of innovative healthcare solutions.