Respiratory Care Assistant - Monroe Regional Hospital

ProMedica Health System; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ProMedica Health System's Monroe Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to support patients with respiratory conditions. You will assemble, operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and assist with clinical instruction.

You will teach patients about disease-specific processes, tobacco cessation and respiratory care services provided. The role is per diem with variable shifts; responsibilities emphasize patient care, safety and collaboration with the Respiratory Care team.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and in good standing, or a recent graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Preferred membership in professional respiratory care organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, operate and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.
• Assist with clinical instruction for patients and staff.
• Teach patients about disease processes and tobacco cessation and respiratory care services.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

BLS

Per diem work

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Location

Monroe Regional Hospital

Department

Respiratory Care

Weekly Hours

0

Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Care Assistant, you will play an essential role in the care of ProMedica patients who have respiratory conditions.

You will assemble, operate and troubleshoot therapeutic and diagnostic equipment and help with clinical instruction.

In this role, you will teach patients about disease-specific processes, tobacco cessation and respiratory care services provided.

The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be enrolled and in good standing, or a recent graduate of, an accredited respiratory therapyprogram
• Ohio facilities –must have a current Limited Permit License to render respiratory care services by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board in the state of Ohio
• Current BLS

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus (https://www.promedica.org/Pages/about-us/default.aspx).

Benefits

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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