Respiratory Care assistant- Respiratory Department

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Care role in Georgia with responsibilities across regulatory compliance and proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment. This position emphasizes PHI protection and adherence to board regulations to ensure safe patient care.

The role requires Basic Life Support and completion of associated certifications, with NC/GA program pathways described, and involves coordination with Respiratory Therapy Services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Accredited Respiratory Care program (CoARC/AMA) required.
• NC: RCA registration may be required; GA: senior student in program is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory duties per board rules or GA/North Carolina standards.
• Completes regulatory requirements and proficiency evaluations.
• Maintains PHI security and adheres to infection control and safety policies.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

PHI awareness

Education

High School diploma/GED

CoARC/AMA accredited Respiratory Care program

NC RCA registration (for NC)

Georgia senior student in Respiratory Care program

Job description

Department

36402 Navicent Health Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Pay Range

$22.00 - $22.00

Major Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory duties as outlined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board’s Declaratory Ruling for Respiratory Care Assistants (RCA) or performs respiratory duties as outlined by the Georgia Composite State Regulatory Board.
• Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED required. Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory
• Care educational program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and/or AMA.
• North Carolina: Successful completion of 1 year of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Georgia: Senior student of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.

Certification / Registration / License

• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required.
• Advanced certifications per facility/department.
• North Carolina only: Registered with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) as a Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA).

Experience

• N/A

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships.
• Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency
• appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
• Protected Health Information:
• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
• Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
• Access to verbal, written, and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within
• the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Requires repetitive physical activity.
• Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to move patients of all age groups.
• Adequate hearing and eyesight are necessary.
• Exposure to a working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.