Respiratory Care Assistant - Clinical Support & Therapy

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to work under the supervision of licensed staff and physicians. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment, with access to patient information as required by policy.

Requirements include NC-registered Respiratory Care Assistant status, current BLS certification, and a high school diploma. The candidate may perform oxygen therapy, ECG, arterial puncture, and related tasks as trained.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Registered by NC Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Assistant.
• High School diploma from an accredited school required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory care equipment under supervision.
• Interprets and administers oxygen therapy, humidity, and aerosol therapies as prescribed.
• Performs arterial puncture, ECG, and related patient reporting tasks as trained.
• May perform: oxygen supply systems management, equipment processing, manual resuscitation, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, nasotracheal suction.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Registered by North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as Respiratory Care Assistant

High School diploma

Job description

Iredell Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to work under the supervision of licensed staff and physicians. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment, with access to patient information as required by policy.

Requirements include NC-registered Respiratory Care Assistant status, current BLS certification, and a high school diploma. The candidate may perform oxygen therapy, ECG, arterial puncture, and related tasks as trained.