Respiratory Care Assistant & Apprentice — Hands-On Learning

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Assistant and Respiratory Apprentice to support respiratory care education. Candidates will be engaged in hands-on activities, including processing and maintaining respiratory equipment, and must have a high school diploma and CPR certification. Ideal for current students in an accredited respiratory therapy program. Competitive learning environment offered.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes respiratory equipment for cleaning/sterilization after patient use.
• Administers basic respiratory therapy tasks in accordance with required school validation.
• Maintains rental logs of vendor-supplied equipment.

Skills

Patient care experience

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Available to current students pursuing a respiratory care degree. Grow through your program with us! The Respiratory Assistant and Respiratory Apprentice roles at MWHC offer hands on opportunities to support and enhance your education.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities for Assistant:

• Processes respiratory equipment for cleaning/sterilization after patient use; cleans, calibrates, and assembles equipment in preparation for the next patient.
• Logs, delivers, and retrieves equipment sent to Sterile Processing for cleaning.
• Inventories, documents, and verifies availability of all life support equipment and medical gases for department operation. Stocks respiratory care equipment to ensure appropriate par levels are available. Notifies leadership when additional inventory or equipment is needed.
• Replaces and maintains equipment set-ups in assigned areas (i.e. emergency airway carts) according to department guidelines.
• Maintains rental logs of vendor-supplied equipment and notifies leadership when the rentals are ready to be returned to the vendor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities for Apprentice:

• Administers basic respiratory therapy tasks in accordance with required school validation. Processes respiratory equipment for cleaning/sterilization after patient use; cleans, calibrates, and assembles equipment in preparation for the next patient.
• Logs, delivers, and retrieves equipment sent to Sterile Processing for cleaning.
• Inventories, documents, and verifies availability of all life support equipment and medical gases for department operation. Stocks respiratory care equipment to ensure appropriate par levels are available. Notifies leadership when additional inventory or equipment is needed.
• Assists ABG Lab supervisor in maintaining and troubleshooting ABG instruments. Replaces and maintains equipment set-ups in assigned areas (i.e. emergency airway carts, bronchoscopy carts) according to department guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Respiratory Assistant:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Qualifications for Respiratory Apprentice:

• Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program in their 3rd semester or higher.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in a patient care setting preferred.Employment Conditions:
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program leading to licensure as a Respiratory Therapist. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon maintaining active enrollment.

• Must successfully complete departmental orientation within the first 90 days of hire or within the established orientation timeframe.

• The Respiratory Apprentice role is intended solely for Associates actively progressing through a qualifying Respiratory Care program. Loss of enrollment status results in ineligibility to continue in the role.

  * Upon graduation, the Associate no longer meets the qualifications for the Respiratory Apprentice role and must vacate the position. Associates seeking continued employment in a clinical capacity are expected to apply for a Respiratory Therapist position. Continued employment in the Respiratory Apprentice role after graduation is not permitted.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

*Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."

Compensation Pay Range:

$16.07 - $25.00