What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist position at Duke Health?
At Duke Health, we strive for compassionate care that transforms the lives of our patients and their loved ones. Our dedication to advancing health is rooted in a commitment to collaboration and innovation.
About Us
We are a leading healthcare institution, consistently ranked among the best in the United States. As the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024, we provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including emergency/trauma centers, endo-surgery centers, and more.
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.
- Adhere to 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
- RCP: Completion of AMA approved year Associates Degree or equivalent program.
- RCP Advanced: Completion of 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or equivalent).
- Experience: None required for RCP, 6 months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program for RCP Advanced.
