Respiratory Therapist Assistant

1 day ago


Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, United States Duke Health Full time
About Duke Health

Duke Health is a leading healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing health through innovative research and education.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist Assistant to join our team at Duke University Hospital. As a Respiratory Therapist Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting the respiratory care team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice.
  • Verify physician orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
  • Understand pharmacological indications, dosages, and response to adverse drug reactions.
  • Consult with providers based on patient care assessments and in accordance with accepted protocols.
  • Provide education to patients, families, physicians, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Monitor response to all therapy and document in the patient medical record.
  • Communicate all pertinent clinical information during patient rounds and handoff.
  • Perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, including nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning and samples, arterial blood gas punctures, pulse oximetry, and EtCO2 monitoring.
  • Recognize life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate response, perform CPR, and bag-mask ventilation.
  • 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.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities.
  • Maintain all necessary safety and life support certifications per required.
Requirements
  • Active enrollment in a 2-year approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) and is in good standing.
  • Completion of the first semester of the respiratory care program.
  • None required beyond clinical affiliation of the respiratory program.
  • The student RCP must register with the Board before providing Respiratory Care procedures as a Respiratory Care Assistant and will receive an approval letter from the Board.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other certifications applicable to the institution.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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 requirements.
  • Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements.
  • Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's.
  • Customer service and communication expertise.


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