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.
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$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 aRespiratory 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.