Respiratory Care Assistant, Atrium Health CMC, PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in North Carolina is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to support patient care under supervisory oversight. You will perform respiratory duties, administer oxygen, suction patients, and obtain ABG samples, following established protocols and safety guidelines.

The role requires NCRCB RCA registration, Basic Life Support for healthcare providers, and ongoing professional development within a CoARC-approved program, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program approved by CoARC.
• Successful completion of 1 year of such program required.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory duties as outlined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board Declaratory Ruling for Respiratory Care Assistants (RCA).
• Performs respiratory care treatments, oxygen administration, suctions patients and obtains and runs ABG samples.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

PHI handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in CoARC-approved respiratory care program

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Performs respiratory duties as outlined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board Declaratory Ruling for Respiratory Care Assistants (RCA).

Performs respiratory care treatments, oxygen administration, suctions patients and obtains and runs ABG samples.

Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory duties as outlined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board Declaratory Ruling for Respiratory Care Assistants (RCA).
• Performs respiratory care treatments, oxygen administration, suctions patients and obtains and runs ABG samples.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, And\/or Certification Required

• Registered with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) as an RCA required. Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required. Advanced certification per facility\/department.

Education Required

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED required. Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and successful completion of 1 year of such program required.

Experience Required

• Evidence of completed clinical competency evaluations through their Respiratory Program (skills lab and didactics).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships.
• Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
• Protected Health Information:
• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
• Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
• Access to verbal, written, and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Requires repetitive physical activity. Able to walk and stand to perform duties. Ability to lift 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight are necessary. Exposure to a working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.