Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function - PRN

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. This role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice, in accordance with physician orders, and for neonatal and pediatric patient populations.

Requirements

• Completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree, or the equivalent program (for RCP).
• Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) (for RCP Advanced).
• Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements.
• Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements.
• Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs.
• Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program (for RCP Advanced).
• North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (for RCP).
• 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 (for RCP).
• North Carolina State Licensure (for RCP Advanced).
• Registry (RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (for RCP Advanced).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) (for RCP Advanced).
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (for RCP Advanced).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (for RCP Advanced).
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution (for RCP Advanced).
• 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.
• 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.
• Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.

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.
• Perform 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree