Duke Careers·Iredell County, North Carolina
Perform and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during clinical rounds and serve as a member of the emergency code team.
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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 (NPPV); 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 II RT.
Assure safe operations of devices in the MRI.
Qualified for certification in the hyperbaric chamber if applicable to the institution scope of practice
Minimum Qualifications: & Education
Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent). Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs
Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Requires an associate degree from an AMA-approved respiratory care program and 6-12 months of clinical experience. Must hold North Carolina state licensure (RRT) and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Market context
In North Carolina, allied health laboratory roles typically see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and health systems that need certified staff for routine and specialized testing. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree, MT ASCP certification, and substantial clinical lab experience, with prior Medical Technologist experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification and experience match before applying.
