Respiratory Therapist Assistant

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to handle assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment under supervision. May assist training new staff and supports procedures across respiratory areas.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (or 2 years experience); preferred experience with equipment assembly/cleaning. Enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 2 years of work experience.
• Preferred: experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment.

Skills

Equipment assembly & cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Respiratory Care Program enrollment eligibility

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is responsible for performing various duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment. Performs work under direct supervision. Maintains an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assists with various procedures and tasks, as directed. May assist in training new personnel on routine therapy assistant functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
• Preferred: Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program/is registry eligible.
  • Required
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• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS)
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
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Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center,

a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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