JobsUSARespiratory Therapist, Advanced
Company : Duke University
Location : Durham, NC, 27701
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Physicians & Surgeons
Occupation : Respiratory Therapist
Job Details
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 Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto U.S. News and World Report for . Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.
$15,000 Commitment Bonus eligible if qualified
Up to $8,000 Relocation Assistance eligible if qualified
Duke Regional Hospital seeks to hire an Advanced Respiratory Therapist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
Occupational Summary
Perform and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice, performing work in accordance with physician orders in the neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations.
Work Performed
- Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Respiratory Care Practitioner I.
- Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders.
- Proficient in the application of mechanical ventilator modalities.
- Proficient in the application of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NP PV).
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)Perform endotracheal intubation under the observation of a Supervisor or Advanced Practitioner.
- Perform extubations.
- Serve as member of the code/emergency team.
- Administer medical gases.
- Insert nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
- Perform tracheotomy tube changes. Perform capnography monitoring.
- Transport patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection.
- Interpret clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
- Participate in clinical rounds with physicians, nurses and other health care providers.
- Assist with Bronchoscopy.
- Assist with orientation and training of Level IIRT.
- Assure safe operations of devices in the MRI.
- Qualified for certification in the hyperbaric chamber if applicable to the institution scope of practice.
Education
Completion of a 2-year AMA approved respiratory care program requirements (Associates Degree or the equivalent). Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs
Experience
Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
- North Carolina State Licensure.
- Registry (RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution.
- 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 requirements
- Must 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, and all 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.
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.
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