Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Lab
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.
• First-time travelers and local candidates within 75 miles are considered.

Required Qualifications

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

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly.
• Candidate must set up a facility-specific Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required during orientation.
• Completion of assigned competency checklists (CBOs) within 3 weeks after start date is mandatory.

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must provide and maintain the following, with some documents accepted on file if there is less than a 30-day gap between assignments:

Identification & Verification

• Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID.
• Social Security card (if used for I-9 verification).
• Employment application with 7 years of work history.
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor).

Background Checks (must be current within 90 days of start)

• Comprehensive background check including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• OFAC sanctions list search (within 30 days of start).

Health & Immunizations (must be current)

• Physical exam within 12 months.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with documentation for positive history).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions).
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunization or positive antibody titers (no exemptions).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or declination.
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer (boosters required for low/equivocal titers).
• Seasonal flu vaccination for the current flu season (no exemptions).
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel including THC within 30 days of start (no instant tests).

Certifications & Training

• BLS (AHA).
• ACLS preferred.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card training provided onsite if not held.
• Pass/fail testing on basic technician knowledge administered at orientation (not required for RRTs).
• Completion of required online modules prior to orientation.
• Facility-specific competency exams and checklists.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have no pending background checks at start.
• Candidates switching between facilities must reactivate Guest Account if previously terminated.
• Documentation must be uploaded and verified before clearance.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding instructions and deadlines.

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