About this role
<p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Duke Regional Hospital</strong></p> <p>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.</p><div id="tor__fextListingLayout_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__fextListingLayout_content"> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>******$20,000 Commitment Bonus eligible if qualified<br></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>****** Up to $8,000 Relocation Assistance eligible if qualified</strong></span></h3> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Description</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Duties and responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing ( IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler ( MDI) and incentive breathing devices.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and bag- mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/ supplies necessary in the provision of patient care.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Required Qualifications at this Level</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Education</strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>RCP</strong></span></h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree, or the equivalent program.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>RCP Advanced</strong></span></h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Experience</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>RCP</strong></span></h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">None required</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>RCP Advanced</strong></span></h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>RCP</strong></span></h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>RCP Advanced</strong></span></h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">North Carolina State Licensure</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Registry ( RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</strong></span></h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Skills validation/certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must maintain annual skill and safety/compliance requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Customer service and communication expertise.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work is performed in all areas of the hospital.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <table width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height:36.0px"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p><br> <br> <div><p> 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. 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