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Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024.

Our hospital features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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Job Description

We are seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team. As a member of our respiratory care team, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice.

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.
• Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures.
• Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.
• Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of AMA-approved 2-year Associates Degree or equivalent program.

Experience

• Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Licensure and Certification

• North Carolina State Licensure or Provisional License.
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other applicable certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Work is performed in all areas of the hospital.
• Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.
• Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.

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