Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary Function

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (No weekends)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Position Overview

• Role focused on Pulmonary Function testing within Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• Must have documented pulmonary function lab experience in work history.
• No on-call responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• RPFT (Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist) certification

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly.
• Must set up a facility-specific Guest Account prior to clearance to access necessary systems for orientation and work.
• Completion of required online modules before orientation.
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required during orientation.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Candidates must provide and maintain up-to-date documentation including but not limited to:

Background Checks

• Comprehensive background check within 90 days of start, covering all counties lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start.
• Education verification confirming graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Up-to-date vaccinations or immunity documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 9 – Apr 1), no exemptions.
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start.
• Negative 10-panel drug test (including THC) within 30 days of start.

Employment History & References

• Employment application with 7 years of work history.
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months; at least one must be a supervisor.

Additional Requirements

• Annual updates for skills checklist and TB questionnaire.
• Completion of competency exams and unit-specific competency checklists within 3 weeks after start.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided onsite if not already held.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments at this facility may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file.
• Candidates must confirm Guest Account setup before being placed in “Awaiting Clearance” status.
• No weekend shifts or on-call duties.
• Local candidates within 75 miles may receive a different rate (not disclosed here).

This opportunity is ideal for RRTs with pulmonary function lab experience seeking a weekday, no-weekend travel assignment in North Carolina.