Respiratory Therapist Student
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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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 University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in
Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best
in the United States and is the number one hospital in North
Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024.
Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three
hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as
well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more.
RCA - Respiratory Care Assistant - Duke University Hospital
Duke University Hospital 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 Description
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.
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 Level
Education
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.
Experience
None required beyond clinical affiliation of the respiratory
program.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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 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.
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