Respiratory Care Assistant, Atrium Health Union, PRN

Atrium Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health Union - Respiratory Therapy Services is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Assistant to perform respiratory duties according to NCRCB RCA guidelines and to support patient care. The position requires 4 hours per week with variable shifts including at least one weekend shift and is sign-on bonus eligible.

Applicants must be registered with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as an RCA, have BLS for healthcare providers, and be enrolled in a CoARC-approved respiratory care

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; currently enrolled in a CoARC-approved respiratory care program with at least 1 year completed.
• Evidence of clinical competency evaluations from the Respiratory Program (skills lab and didactics).

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory duties as per NCRCB RCA guidelines.
• Administers respiratory care treatments, oxygen, suctioning, and ABG collection/run.
• Follows safety rules; completes annual proficiency evaluations and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Delegation

PHI access

Education

High school diploma or GED

CoARC-approved respiratory care program enrollment

One year of program completion

Job description

Department 36402 Atrium Health Union - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status Part time

Benefits Eligible No

Hours Per Week 4

Schedule Details/Additional Information variable shifts, must work a minimum of 3-12 hour shifts per schedule with at least 1 of those shifts on a weekend. This position is sign on bonus eligible.

Pay Range $22.00 - $22.00

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.