Respiratory Aide - St. Francis Downtown - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Greenville (SC); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Aide II at St. Francis Downtown to assist licensed therapists in providing basic respiratory care to non-acute patients. Responsibilities include specimen collection, setup of oxygen devices, and delivering essential respiratory therapies.

The role requires a current Respiratory Care Permit, BLS certification, and AMA-approved program completion. Strong interpersonal skills and accurate record-keeping are essential in a collaborative care

Qualifikationen

• Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit as required by the state
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
• AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or recent graduate (required)

Aufgaben

• Draw arterial and/or capillary blood samples, process, record and report results; perform quality controls
• Set up and monitor oxygen delivery devices; operate non-invasive equipment like oximeters and end-tidal CO2 analyzers
• Provide basic respiratory therapy techniques (Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage, Incentive Spirometry)
• Perform EKGs and understand monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias
• Maintain and sterilize respiratory equipment; ensure supplies are available for procedures
• Deliver oxygen to units; arrange repairs for broken equipment
• Label storage bins and inventory locations; receive deliveries; inspect for damage

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Record keeping

Time management

Basic computer skills

Customer service

EKG basics

Respiratory equipment knowledge

Ausbildung

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Oximeters

End-tidal CO2 analyzers

Jobbeschreibung

Intro paragraph

Bon Secours Intro paragraph As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Respiratory Aide II/Flat Rate – St. Francis Downtown

Job Summary

The Respiratory Aide II, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, may provide basic respiratory care to non-acute patients. This role may also be responsible for cleaning, assembling, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment. Must maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area.

Essential Functions

• Under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, record and report results, and perform quality controls as required.
• May administer oxygen delivery devices. Sets-up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• May provides basic respiratory therapy techniques to include: Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and all other treatment modalities.
• May perform EKG’s; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units.
• Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations
• Arranges for the repair of broken equipment.
• Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment
• Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries
• Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage
• Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

Experience

None

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Able to effectively work with diverse people
• Organization
• Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies
• Prioritizes work appropriately.
• Basic computer skills
• Troubleshooting
• Creative thinking
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational skills and time management skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Able to receive feedback
• Able to gather and interpret data
• Accountability
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
• Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

Training

None

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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