Respiratory Therapist Assistant - PRN

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health's West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant. The role involves assembling, transporting, disinfecting, calibrating and troubleshooting respiratory equipment under direct supervision.

You will assist with procedures and may help train new staff. Nights shift available; join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care across Jefferson Parish.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or 2 years of work experience.
• Preferred: experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment.
• Must be enrolled in accredited Respiratory Care Program or registry eligible; CPR/BLS required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Equipment assembly

Equipment transport

Disinfection

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Training others

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience

Respiratory Care program enrollment / registry eligible

Experience with assembly and cleaning of Respiratory Care equipment

Tools

BLS 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 Issuer: Licensure Speciality: Entity: Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) Required Issuer: American Heart Association Licensure Speciality: Entity:

WORK SHIFT

Nights (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-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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