Respiratory Care Assistant: Equipment & Patient Care

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to join the respiratory care team under the supervision of a licensed therapist and physician. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory equipment to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications include NC licensure as a Respiratory Care Assistant, BLS certification, and a high school diploma. Duties include oxygen administration, therapy, arterial puncture, ECG, and patient reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Assistant.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• High School diploma from an accredited high school.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Under supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist and physician, carry out prescribed care and treatment.
• May perform: oxygen administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, small volume nebulizer therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy.
• May perform arterial puncture, nasotracheal suction, ECG, and patient reporting.

Education

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

BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

High School diploma

Job description

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to join the respiratory care team under the supervision of a licensed therapist and physician. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory equipment to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications include NC licensure as a Respiratory Care Assistant, BLS certification, and a high school diploma. Duties include oxygen administration, therapy, arterial puncture, ECG, and patient reporting as needed.