RESPIRATORY THERAPY ASSISTANT

Aspirus, Inc; Rhinelander, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to support the Respiratory Therapy team. You will perform respiratory and cardiopulmonary assessments, monitoring, diagnostics and therapy under medical direction, assisting licensed RCPs on site.

The role requires being a student in an AMA approved Respiratory Care program and willingness to work in various care settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols.
• Experience in clinical healthcare is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory and cardiopulmonary assessment, monitoring, diagnostic and therapy services under medical direction.
• Assist licensed RCPs under direct, immediate, on-premises supervision.
• Educate the public regarding respiratory disease and care.
• Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages (pediatric to geriatric).
• Interpret patient information and adapt treatment to age-related needs.

Skills

Respiratory care standards

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPY ASSISTANT to join our RESPIRATORY THERAPY team!

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary assessment, monitoring, diagnostic, and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. This person assists licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP) under their direct, immediate, and on- premises supervision. S/he assists in educating the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development and intellectual/language development.

HOURS: .001 FTE/Occasional hours; schedule to be determined around student availability and department need

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols is normally acquired through active attendance as a senior student in an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Experience in clinical healthcare beneficial.

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital campus offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services a state-of-the-art birthing center, comprehensive women's health services and 13,000 square-foot cancer center equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. We provide direct access to primary and specialty care, meaning patients in Wisconsin's Northwoods don't have to travel to receive world-class care. To learn more about Rhinelander click the following link: Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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