Respiratory Care Assistant, PRN

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to join the respiratory care team under the supervision of a licensed therapist and physician. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory equipment to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications include NC licensure as a Respiratory Care Assistant, BLS certification, and a high school diploma. Duties include oxygen administration, therapy, arterial puncture, ECG, and patient reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Assistant.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• High School diploma from an accredited high school.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Under supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist and physician, carry out prescribed care and treatment.
• May perform: oxygen administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, small volume nebulizer therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy.
• May perform arterial puncture, nasotracheal suction, ECG, and patient reporting.

Education

Registered by North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Assistant

BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

High School diploma

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Care and direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist and upon the request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with respiratory disease and/or illness. Has full access to patient health information

Requirements

Registered ty the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Assistant

BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

High School graduate from an accredited high school.

May perform the following: oxygen supply systems, equipment processing, manual resuscitation, oxygen administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, small volume nebulizer therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, arterial puncture, nasotracheal suction, electrocardiogram, patient reporting