Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: June 16, 2026
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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 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. Perform 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. Verify physician orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
required. 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
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 reporting. 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 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 Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing
employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age,
color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex
(including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual
orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best
when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and
experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential
that all members of the community feel se cure and welcome, that
the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all
voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp
onsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke
University andDuke University Health System may include essential
job functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department. Active 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. None required beyond clinical affiliation of the respiratory
program. The 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. Duke is an 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
(including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual
orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success
depends onthe 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 essential
job 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.
Occupational Summary
Keywords: Duke Health, Danville , Respiratory Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Durham, Virginia
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