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. About Duke University Hospital 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 the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. ******$20,000 Commitment Bonus eligible if qualified****** Up to $8,000 Relocation Assistance eligible if qualified Job Description Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in neonatal and pediatric patient populations. 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 at this Level Education RCP Completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree, or the equivalent program. RCP Advanced Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program Associates Degree or the equivalent. Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs Experience RCP None required RCP Advanced Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification RCP North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care NBRC. 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. RCP Advanced North Carolina State Licensure Registry RRT by the National Association fo
