Respiratory Therapist Assistant - PRN

100 LCMC Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health seeks a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to assemble, transport, disinfect, calibrate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment. The role works under direct supervision and supports procedures and routine tasks across respiratory care areas.

Preferred candidates have experience with assembling and cleaning respiratory care equipment and are enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program or registry eligible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent, or 2 years of work experience.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program or be registry eligible.
• BLS Health Care Provider (CPR) certification required (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, transport, disinfect, calibrate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Perform duties under direct supervision.
• Assist in training new personnel on routine therapy assistant functions.

Skills

Respiratory equipment handling

Train new personnel assistance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

2 years work experience

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 Issuer: Licensure Speciality: Entity: Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) Required Issuer: American Heart Association Licensure Speciality: Entity: WORK SHIFT: Days (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 West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction.

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-of-a-kind, 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.

Simple things make the difference.

About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you're the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let's make every day extraordinary, together.