Respiratory Care Assistant

Scotlandhealth; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Scotlandhealth is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Assistant for Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, North Carolina. The role involves various tasks such as oxygen administration, chest physiotherapy, and patient education.

Applicants should have knowledge of growth and development principles, be BLS certified, and capable of performing respiratory therapies effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
• Knowledge of various oxygen supply systems and patient education.
• Experience with non-invasive mechanical airway clearance therapy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development.
• Provides patient education and assesses effectiveness.
• Performs various respiratory therapies.

Skills

Knowledge of growth and development principles

BLS certification

Oxygen Administration

Manual Resuscitation

Electrocardiogram

Job description

## Respiratory Care AssistantApplylocations: Scotland Memorial Hospital - 500 Lauchwood Dr, Laurinburg, NCtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R251280**Department:**Scotland Memorial Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Services**Status:**Part time**Shift:**Various (United States of America)**Schedule Details/Additional Information:*** Completed competency evaluations for each of the duties of the job required.* BLS (Basic Life Support for healthcare providers) from AHA**Job Description:**1.Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.2.Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements and ensures and documents that age specific needs are being met as described in the department policies and procedures. Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education.3.Oxygen Supply Systems4.Equipment Processing5.Manual Resuscitation6.Oxygen Administration7.Humidity and Aerosol Therapy8.Small Volume Nebulizer Therapy9.MDI Administration10.Incentive Spirometry11.Non-invasive Mechanical Airway Clearance therapy12.Chest Physiotherapy with suctioning13.Arterial Puncture14.Electrocardiogram15.Patient Reporting