Respiratory Care Assistant / Respiratory Care / PRN / Night

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team. In this role, you will evaluate patients and provide essential respiratory care, including administering therapeutic gases and monitoring devices. The diverse patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics, ensuring a dynamic work environment. This position offers the opportunity for growth and development, with comprehensive training provided. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Student in Good Standing at CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Must maintain a minimum grade of 2.0 in all RCP courses.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and advises on therapy modalities.
• Provides respiratory care through administration of therapeutic gases.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Gases Administration

Monitoring Respirators

Education

Provisional NC Respiratory Care Practitioner License

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Evaluates patients in therapy and advises physicians on appropriate therapy modalities. Provides respiratory care to patients through administration of therapeutic gases and drugs, and by setting up and monitoring respirators and other devices. Patient population includes neo-nates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Education and Credentials:

Required:

• Student in Good Standing at CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program, maintaining a minimum grade of at least 2.0 in all RCP courses and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained.
  
• Must have a current Provisional NC Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
  
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certified within three months of employment.
  
• Works under supervision in the following areas: ED, Floor Therapy, CCU.

Preferred:

Membership in AARC.

Work Experience:

Required:

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

Preferred: