Respiratory Care Assistant- Per Diem Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Services RCA at Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville, NC. The role supports the department by maintaining supplies, processing equipment, and administering non-invasive respiratory therapies according to established guidelines.

The incumbent will perform non-invasive therapies, educate patients on incentive spirometry, and handle CPT procedures and arterial punctures as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate supplies for the department.
• Pickup and process dirty equipment to maintain clean, ready-to-use supplies.
• Test Cidex and other solutions used by the department.
• Administer continuous oxygen and bland aerosol therapy per guidelines.
• Not involved in invasive procedures or mechanical ventilation.
• Instruct patients in the use of Incentive Spirometry.
• Perform CPT per department guidelines.
• Charge for all services provided using BCX system.
• Perform arterial punctures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

NCRCB RCA registration

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program enrollment

Job description

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.

Facility

Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Major Job Functions

• Maintains adequate amounts of supplies needed for the department
• Picks up dirty equipment and processes them to maintain an adequate supply of clean, ready to use equipment
• Performs testing of Cidex and 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)
• Instructs 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:
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
  • 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

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