Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: June 16, 2026
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Job Description:
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. $15,000 Commitment Bonus plus $5,000 kicker bonus
(eligible if qualified) Up to $8,000 Relocation Assistance (eligible if
qualified) 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, dosagesand 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 theprovision
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. 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
requirementsMust 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,
andall 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. N/A 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. None required North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State
Provisional License, Certification by the National Association
forRespiratory Care (NBRC) if graduate. Certification in Basic Life
Support ( BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable
to the institution. 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. 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.
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, pediatric and adult patient populations.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Keywords: Duke Health, Fayetteville , Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics, Healthcare , Durham, North Carolina
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