Respiratory Care Careers | Duke Health
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At Duke Health, we are driven by a compassionate commitment to advance health together. This commitment allows us to pioneer breakthroughs and work together to improve community health in the Triangle and beyond — but most importantly, this commitment guides us as provide outstanding care to patients, their families, and each other. 
 

As a respiratory care practitioner with Duke Health, you'll be met with opportunity and the unwavering support you need to advance your career. You can also count on programs, initiatives, and a culture that truly help to bring out your best — both on and off of the clock. 

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We believe that we’re at our best when you’re at yours.

That’s why building a strong culture is important to us - once you join the flock, we have many ways for you to get involved and bring your “whole self” to your role.
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Why work here?

A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
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#1

Health care recipient in
North Carolina on Forbes'
list of Best Large Employers
for 2023
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3

Hospitals located in
Raleigh and Durham and 1
inpatient hospice care
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Largest private employer
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Respiratory care team members
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A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Incentives and benefits designed for you

 

Commitment bonuses: Full-time respiratory care positions are eligible for up to a $15,000 commitment bonus. Full-time respiratory care roles specializing in adult and pediatrics at Duke University Hospital are also eligible for another $5,000 bonus beyond what's above. 
 

Referral bonuses: Team members can earn monetary rewards of up to $1,000 and other prizes for referring prospective team members to Duke Health. 
 

Relocation assistance: Up to $8,000 in relocation assistance is available to assist respiratory care practitioners with moving costs, if living 50 or more miles away from their designated Duke University Health System facility. Team members using the program also get access to a dedicated relocation website that let's them research the area attractions, services, and neighborhoods. 
 

Tuition assistance: Team members can receive tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year after six months of full-time employment. 

Loan Forgiveness: Duke is a non-profit organization, which may allow you to benefit from a Loan Forgiveness Program such as the NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) or the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 
 

Career ladder: This program helps respiratory care practitioners continue to advance their careers through promotion. 
 

Back-up Care Service: 10 annual days of back-up care at discounted rates using Bright Horizons' network of caregivers who provide temporary care when team members have a disruption in their regular care. Team members can use these 10 days either in-home for both child and adults for $6 per hour, or at a Bright Horizons center at $15 per child per day or $25 per family.

Childcare Partnership: Duke Health offers priority placement for the young children of team members at 50+ partnership centers. Of those childcare centers, 30+ offer montly discounts and/or waived registration fees. 

 

In addition to these incentives and benefits, Duke Health invests in all full-time team members with comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program.

Hear from RTs at Duke Health

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Pamela smiles in scrubs and glasses at Duke.

Pamela Dortch, RRT

Duke Regional Hospital | With Duke Since 1989
"I have had the best support from my manager and co-workers. Just knowing when you come to work you have a great team to work with makes things go smooth."
Gary smiles with two other female team members around medical equipment.

Gary Drumwright, BS, RRT, RCP, RPSGT

Duke Raleigh Campus | With Duke Since 2011
"Duke Health has given me the opportunity to advance my career, step into leadership, and work with teams that enjoy sharing knowledge."
Milton smiles in black scrubs in a hospital hallway.

Milton Richards, RRT

Duke Regional Hospital  | With Duke Since 2013
"I chose Duke Health because the working environment and the team are very welcoming."
Michael smiles in blue scrubs outdoors.

Michael Bessard

Duke University Hospital | With Duke Since 2017
"Working here at Duke has helped me grow as a person. I am challenged every day and they show me I'm a valued member of the team."
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it's the key to our success.

Discover what a respiratory care career with us can do for you.

Schedule a call with Angela, our recruiter for respiratory care services, to discuss available opportunities across Duke Health, benefits, and incentives designed for you. 

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