Respiratory Care Assistant-PRN Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks an allied health professional in Respiratory Care Services. The role supports the department by maintaining supplies, processing equipment, and administering non-invasive therapies.

Responsibilities include CPT and arterial punctures, while avoiding invasive critical care procedures. Requires NCRCB RCA registration, enrollment in a Respiratory Care Program, and a high school diploma.

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.
• 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 include ability to communicate orally, manual dexterity, visual acuity, standing/walking, positioning/moving patients, and pushing heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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/or other solutions utilized by the department.
• Administers continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines.
• Does not participate in invasive procedures or critical care (mechanical ventilation).
• Instruct patients in the use of Incentive Spirometry.
• Performs CPT per department guidelines.
• Charges for all services provided including BCX system usage.
• Performs arterial punctures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Respiratory care program enrollment

NRCB RCA registration

Job description

FacilityHighsmith Rainey Specialty HospitalLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentRespiratory Care ServicesJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryMaintains 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.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Maintains adequate amounts of supplies needed for the departmentPicks up dirty equipment and then processes them to maintain an adequate supply of clean, ready to use equipmentPerforms testing of Cidex and\\or other solutions utilized by the departmentAdministers continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelinesDoes not participate in invasive procedures (Intubations) or critical care (mechanical ventilation)Instruct patients in the use and performance of Incentive SpirometryPerforms CPT per department guidelinesCharges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX systemPerforms Arterial puncturesOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school diploma or equivalent requiredRegistration with the NCRCB as an RCA requiredEnrolled student in good standing of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program requiredWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageAbility to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guestsPhysical Requirements:Ability to communicate orallyManual dexterity to operate and assemble equipmentVisual acuityAbility to stand or walk for long periods of timeAbility to position and move patientsAbility to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsidesPosition may involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materialsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart AssociationCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity