Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Entry-Level Patient Care

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

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.