PART-TIME Pediatrics Respiratory Care Practitoner - Duke University Hospital - Military Veterans

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Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 957 inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 51 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. In fiscal year 2018, Duke University Hospital admitted 42,916 patients and had 1,085,740 outpatient visits in fiscal year 2017. u00a0 U.S News & World Report named Duke University Hospital #1 in North Carolina and #1 in the Raleigh-Durham area in 2018-19. u00a0 Duke University Hospital is ranked in the top 20 nationally for seven adult specialties, including cardiology and heart surgery, nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, and urology. u00a0 In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers. u00a0Job Title: RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, Adult RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, Neonatal/Pediatric u00a0Shift: Days 7a-7p or nights 7p-7a 36 hours weeku00a0Job Code: 4140FLSA: NJob Level: E1Revised Date: 03/06/2018Supervisory Responsibility: Nou00a0u00a0~ Printer-Friendly Version ~u00a0Duke Hospital is looking for Respiratory Care Practitioners to join our team.u00a0 Duke employees are part of a premier organization dedicated to excellence in education, research, and patient care.u00a0 This is a full-time position.u00a0Duke Hospital is located in Durham, NC, centrally located between the beaches and mountains.u00a0u00a0u00a0Continuing Education Opportunities:nOver 100 free CEUu2019s offered onsite each year including ventilation and airway management, pulmonary disease management, patient/family education, and high-frequency ventilation symposium.u00a0u00a0nECMO training and certification program offered annually for selected candidates.u00a0u00a0nu00a0General Description of the Job ClassPerform 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 working strictly with adult populations or working only with neonatal, pediatric populations.u00a0 u00a0u00a0Duties and Responsibilities of this LevelnVerify physician orders for appropriateness and accuracy. nUnderstand pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions. nConsults 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. nMonitors response to all therapy. Documents in the patient medical record. Communicates all pertinent clinical information during patient rounds and handoff.nPerform 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 EKGu2019s. nRecognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response, perform CPR and bag- mask ventilation nSafe transport of critical patients within the hospital. nAssure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/ supplies necessary in the provision of patient care.u00a0 Inclusive of all mechanical ventilators, NIV devices and hi-flow oxygen devices. u00a0nAssure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures. nParticipates in quality improvement activities. nMaintains all necessary safety and life support certifications per required incrementnu00a0Required Qualifications at this LevelEducationCompletion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) and is registry eligible.u00a0 Successful completion of the registry exam (RRT) is required prior to employment.u00a0ExperienceNone required beyond clinical affiliation of the respiratory programu00a0Degrees, Licensure, and/or CertificationNorth Carolina State Licensure.u00a0 Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and any other certifications applicable to the institution. u00a0Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesnKnowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient. nSkills validation/certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level. nMust maintain annual skill requirements nMust maintain annual safety/compliance requirements nMust maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's Customer service and communication expertise. nWork involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team. nWork is performed in all areas of Duke Hospital nWork may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds. nWork requires walking, climbing and bending. nu00a0Distinguishing Characteristics of this LevelN/A u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.u00a0 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. u00a0 Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasu2014an 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. u00a0 Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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. u00a0

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