Respiratory Care Assistant: Hands-on Treatments & ABG

Atrium Health Enterprise; 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

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.