Respiratory Therapist - Adult
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 271183
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: Sep 9, 2026
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 for Respiratory Care
(NBRC)
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to
institution
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.
Must maintain annual skill and safety/compliance requirements
Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's
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.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment
opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions),
sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust
exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this
exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and
welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all
voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold
these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include
essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable
accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
