Respiratory Care Assistant - PRN/Part-Time

Spectrum Health; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

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Job summary

Corewell Health Taylor Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapy assistant and RCA trainee to join our Respiratory Care Department. You will work under a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, following care plans, and assisting with airway management.

The role emphasizes non-invasive ventilation setup, medication and oxygen titration, and delivering patient education.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy degree program.
• Incumbent will be re-evaluated in two years if graduation did not occur.
• Complete the basic therapy clinical rotation during college program.
• CRT-BLS required by AHA or ARC.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with acute and chronic illness per the patient care plan.
• Follow the patient care plan and protocols for medication and oxygen titration.
• Set up and monitor patients on non-invasive ventilation (site dependent).
• Perform high-level disinfection of reusable supplies and maintain oxygen tanks.
• Document orders electronically and reinforce patient and family education.

Skills

CRT-BLS (AHA)

CRT-BLS (ARC)

Team collaboration

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree program enrollment

Job description

Corewell Health Taylor Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapy assistant and RCA trainee to join our Respiratory Care Department. You will work under a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, following care plans, and assisting with airway management.

The role emphasizes non-invasive ventilation setup, medication and oxygen titration, and delivering patient education.