Respiratory Therapist Assistant - Adult

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

121d

About The Position

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. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Understand pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
• Consults with providers based on patient care assessments and in accordance to accepted protocols.
• Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Monitors response to all therapy.
• Documents in the patient medical record.
• Communicates all pertinent clinical information during patient rounds and handoff.
• Perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures; inclusive of nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning and samples, arterial blood gas punctures, pulse oximetry and EtCO2 monitoring, pulmonary function and bedside pulmonary mechanics, and EKG's.
• Recognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response, perform CPR and bag- mask ventilation.
• 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.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains all necessary safety and life support certifications per required.
• Can provide the following therapy: Oxygen Supply Systems, Equipment Processing, Manual Resuscitation, Oxygen administration, Humidity and Aerosol Therapy, Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI Administration, Incentive Spirometry, Airway Clearance Therapy, Arterial Uncture, ECG (if performed by hiring institute), Patient reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees