Respiratory Therapist
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: October 26, 2024
|
|
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 Raleigh, a
campus of Duke University Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring
with Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has
been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for
more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatient
beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including
cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal,
and wound healing care.RCA - Respiratory Care Assistant - Duke
Raleigh, a campus of Duke University Hospital -Duke Raleigh seeks
to hire a -Respiratory Care Assistant -- -an active respiratory
student who has completed their first year of an approved
respiratory program -- to embrace our mission of -Advancing Health
Together.Job DescriptionPerform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical
procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of
clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician
orders and under supervision of a Registered Respiratory
Therapist.Duties and Responsibilities-Verify physician orders for
appropriateness and accuracy.-Understand pharmacological
indications, dosages and response to adverse drug
reactions.-Consults with providers based on patient care
assessments and in accordance 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 during patient rounds and handoff.-Perform
diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures; inclusive of nasotracheal
and artificial airway suctioning and samples, arterial blood gas
punctures, pulse oximetry and EtCO2 monitoring, pulmonary function
and bedside pulmonary mechanics, and EKG's.-Recognizes life
threatening situations and initiates appropriate response, perform
CPR and bag- mask ventilation-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.-Participates in
quality improvement activities.-Maintains all necessary safety and
life support certifications per required.-Can provide the following
therapy:-Oxygen Supply Systems Equipment Processing Manual
Resuscitation Oxygen administration Humidity and Aerosol Therapy
Small Volume Nebulizer MDI Administration Incentive Spirometry
Airway Clearance Therapy Arterial Uncture ECG (if perofrmed by
hiring institute) Patient reportinng -Required Qualifications at
this LevelEducationActive enrollment in a 2 year approved
respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) and
is in good standing.& -Completion of the first semester of the
respiratory care program.ExperienceNone required beyond clinical
affiliation of the respiratory program.Degrees, Licensure, and/or
CertificationThe student RCP must register with the Board before
providing Respiratory Care procedures as a Respiratory Care
Assistant and will receive an approval letter from the Board. The
student RCP will provide a copy of the approval letter to the
employer.Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other
certifications applicable to the institution.Knowledge, Skills, and
AbilitiesKnowledge 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'sCustomer 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 University Health
System, at applicable hiring location.Work may require lifting or
pushing in excess of 30 pounds.Work requires walking, climbing and
bending. - Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob 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. -
Keywords: Duke Health, Jacksonville , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Raleigh, North Carolina
Click
here to apply!
|