Respiratory Therapist
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 273281
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Date: Sep 4, 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 Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North
Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four
hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic
services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and
heart and vascular services.
What you can Expect
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 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.
Incentives and Total Rewards:
Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 for eligible applicants
Commitment bonus: Up to $20,000 for eligible applicants
Total Rewards: A comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support
your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.
How you will make an impact
The Respiratory Therapist will perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical
procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical
practice. Work is performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined
duties are performed in neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations.
Administer oxygen
Administer aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure
Breathing (IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose
Inhaler ( MDI). Administer incentive breathing devices.
Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning.
Perform CPR and bag- mask ventilation.
Perform pulse oximetry monitoring.
Perform arterial blood gas punctures.
Perform bedside pulmonary mechanics.
Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs
and cardiac monitoring.
Transport patients within the hospital.
Verify physician orders.
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.
Recognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response.
Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse
drug reactions.
Makes patient care assessments according to accepted protocols.
Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other
members of the health care team.
Monitors response to all therapy. Documents in the patient medical record.
Communicates all pertinent clinical information Participates in quality
improvement activities.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
(IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered DoseInhaler
(MDI).
Administer incentive breathing devices. Perform nasotracheal and
artificial airway suctioning. Perform CPR and bag- mask ventilation.
Perform pulse oximetry monitoring. Perform arterial blood gas punctures.
Perform bedside pulmonary mechanics.
Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs
and cardiac monitoring. Transport patients within the hospital.
Verify physician orders. 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.
Recognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response.
Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse
drug reactions.
Makes patient care assessments according to accepted protocols.
Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other
members of the health care team.
Monitors response to all therapy. Documents in the patient medical record.
Communicates all pertinent clinical information Participates in quality
improvement activities.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
What you will need
Education:
Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates
Degree or the equivalent) or currently enrolled in an AMA approved
Respiratory Care Program, and registry eligible.
Experience:
None required
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:
North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional
License, Certification by the National Association for Respiratory Care
(NBRC) if graduate. Certification in Basic Life Support ( BLS), and
any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.
Skills:
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 requirements
Must maintain annual 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 Duke Hospital Work may require lifting or
pushing in excess of 30 pounds. Work requires walking, 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
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