Respiratory Care Assistant (Per- Diem)

ZZ_Cape Fear Valley Health System_DNU; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to support the Respiratory Care Services department during nights. The role emphasizes non-invasive patient care, medication administration via nebulizer, and equipment processing to maintain inventory.

The incumbent will perform CPT, respond calmly in stressful situations, demonstrate patient instruction in incentive spirometry, and ensure accurate billing using the BCX system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered with the NCRCB as an RCA.
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• Enrolled student in AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program in good standing.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplies for the department.
• Process dirty equipment to ensure clean, ready-to-use items.
• Administer medications via nebulizer as directed.
• Provide non-invasive patient care per guidelines.
• Instruct patients in Incentive Spirometry and CPT per policy.
• Charge for services using BCX system.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Patient communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCRCB RCA registration

AMA-approved respiratory care program enrollment

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

Maintains an adequate amount of supplies, medication, and medical gas tanks within the department. Takes care of accumulating dirty equipment and the processing of equipment. Administers medications via nebulizer, as well as, participate in other forms of intermittent non-invasive patient care. Does not participate in critical care or the care of unstable patients.

Major Job Functions

• Maintains adequate amounts of supplies needed for the department
• Picks up dirty equipment and then processes them to maintain an adequate supply of clean, ready to use equipment
• Performs testing of Cidex and\or other solutions utilized by the department
• Administers continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines
• Does not participate in invasive procedures (Intubations) or critical care (mechanical ventilation)
• Instruct patients in the use and performance of Incentive Spirometry
• Performs CPT per department guidelines
• Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
• Performs Arterial punctures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Registration with the NCRCB as an RCA required
• Enrolled student in good standing of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program required
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
• Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate orally Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment Visual acuity Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time Ability to position and move patients Ability to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsides Position may involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Company Overview

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.