Respiratory Care Assistant - Path to RT & Tuition Support

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant for The Masonic Children\'s Hospital to gain hands-on experience while you progress in your Respiratory Therapy program.

You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist to perform routine modalities, build competency, and contribute to patient care. The role may qualify for MN Dual Training Grant to help cover education costs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of or currently enrolled full-time in CoARC approved program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Must successfully graduate as scheduled, as defined by application at the time of hire.
• Must actively attempt credentialing exam within 60 days (about 2 months) of graduation.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy duties under the direct supervision of a licensed RT as assigned.
• Maintains, changes, and discontinues medical gas.
• Performs aerosol and humidity therapies.
• Administers routine airway clearance.
• Administers lung expansion therapies.
• Performs Bronchial drainage.
• Performs ABG (Arterial Blood Gases)
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provides patients, families, and other providers in disease management education.
• Reviews patient\'s chart to make recommendations for Plan of care
• Performs spirometry
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Communicates effectively with Respiratory Care staff and other Interprofessional team members.
• Strives to provide excellent customer service
• Use of AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation and thank you) with patient and families
• Listen and understand customer needs
• Uses error prevention skills

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

CoARC–approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant for The Masonic Children\'s Hospital to gain hands-on experience while you progress in your Respiratory Therapy program.

You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist to perform routine modalities, build competency, and contribute to patient care. The role may qualify for MN Dual Training Grant to help cover education costs.