Respiratory Care Assistant (PRN)

Columbus Regional Healthcare System; Whiteville (NC); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Columbus Regional Healthcare System is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to provide diagnostic and therapeutic care to cardiac and pulmonary patients. This role supports training during clinical education and requires current enrollment in an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.

No prior work experience is required; training and on-the-job experience will build proficiency within about three months, including competency in core respiratory care procedures as verified by the program and

Qualifications

• Enrolled student in AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• CoARC-accredited program in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications or able to obtain within timelines.
• Active licensure with NC Respiratory Care Board upon hire.

Responsabilités

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• No prior experience required; training provided; proficient within about 3 months.

Connaissances

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Respiratory Care

Formation

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

CoARC Accredited Program

Description du poste

At Columbus Regional Healthcare System we offer professional growth and advancement for every employee. Working at CRHS allows you to have the intimate hospital feel while still being provided with the large healthcare system resources.

Job Description:

A Respiratory Care Assistant who provides diagnostic and therapeutic care to cardiac and pulmonary patients.

Qualifications:

An Enrolled student in good standing of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program. The educational institution will verify that the student is in good standing and has successfully completed a competency evaluation that certifies the student to be competent in Respiratory Care Procedure as defined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.

• Over 1 year active student in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program
• 2nd year Respiratory student (senior)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire (RCA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 6 months of employment and maintained
• Advance Life Support Certification (ACLS), if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 12 months of Employment and Maintained

To remain in good standing with the State Board and to continue as a Respiratory Care Assistant, a minimum grade of at least 2.0 in all RCP courses, and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained.The educational institution also will verify that the student has successfully completed a competency evaluation that certifies the student to be competent in the following Respiratory Care Procedures:

• Equipment Processing
• Humidity And Aerosol Therapy
• Small Volume Nebulizer Therapy
• MDI Administration
• EZ-PAP Therapy
• Chest Physiotherapy
• Electrocardiogram (if performed by the hiring institute)

Experience:

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within 3 months.