Respiratory Care Assistant, PRN

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to support diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under the supervision of licensed staff. You will set up and operate equipment and ensure patient care aligns with physician orders.

The role requires NC respiratory care registration, BLS certification, and a high school diploma, with responsibilities that include patient reporting and equipment handling in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the NC 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.
• Work under supervision of the Director of Respiratory Care and a licensed respiratory therapist.

Skills

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

Education

High School diploma

NC Respiratory Care Assistant license

BLS Certification

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.

• 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