Respiratory Care Practitioner - Medicine Specialties of South Durham (Commitment Bonus Eligible)
Duke University Health System
Application
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Posted: 20-Nov-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 251096
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
$15,000 Commitment Bonus | Paid out in 4 equal installments over 24 months in 6-month increments
**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.**
$8,000 Relocation Assistance | Cash allowance payments will be made via direct deposit on behalf of DUHS by UrbanBound.
**Distance from former residence to new DUHS work location is at least 50 miles**
JOB LOCATION
Medicine Specialties of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the respiratory care services scope f clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in pediatric and adult populations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via intermittent aerosol therapy (IAT), and metered dose inhalers (MDI).
Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suction
Perform diagnostic pulmonary procedures, six-minute walks, and pulmonary function studies.
Verify Physician orders
Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, correct set up, and assure 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 patient care procedures.
Recognize life threatening situations and initiate appropriate responses.
Make patient care assessments according to accepted protocols.
Provide education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care teams.
Monitor response to all therapy
Document in patient medical record
Communicate all pertinent clinical information.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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.
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.
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Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.