Respiratory Aide II: Patient Care & Equipment

Mercy Health; Greenville (SC); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off & disability

Tuition assistance & continuing ed

Résumé du poste

Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Aide II for the St. Francis Downtown location.

The role involves providing basic respiratory care to non-acute patients under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, including equipment setup, patient monitoring, and maintaining supplies. Responsibilities include collecting samples, administering oxygen, performing non-invasive therapies, and ensuring equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate (required).
• Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state.
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required).

Responsabilités

• Under supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples and processes results.
• Sets up and monitors non-invasive equipment (oximeters, capnography).
• Provides basic respiratory therapy techniques (Aerosol Therapy, Incentive Spirometry, CPAP/BiPAP, etc.).
• Performs EKGs; understands monitoring, lead placement and basic arrhythmias.
• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Records/inventories management

Data interpretation

Customer service

Knowledge of respiratory equipment

Formation

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Description du poste

Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Aide II for the St. Francis Downtown location.

The role involves providing basic respiratory care to non-acute patients under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, including equipment setup, patient monitoring, and maintaining supplies. Responsibilities include collecting samples, administering oxygen, performing non-invasive therapies, and ensuring equipment readiness.