Respiratory Aide II - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - St. Charles Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health • Oregon, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Aide II works under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist and may provide basic respiratory care to non-acute patients. The role also involves cleaning, assembling, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment, and keeping the work area clean, organized, and functional.

The position is at Mercy St. Charles Hospital in the Respiratory Therapy department. It is a PRN role with a days/afternoons work shift and 0.01 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

• Be a current student in good standing with an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Hold a current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state of employment.
• Hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Good communication skills, including oral and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse people.
• Organization and ability to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies.
• Ability to prioritize work appropriately.
• Basic computer skills.
• Troubleshooting and creative thinking skills.
• Good customer service, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to receive feedback, gather and interpret data, and demonstrate accountability.
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• Knowledge of therapeutic procedures, including CPAP/BiPAP, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high-flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, and diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Draw arterial and/or capillary blood samples under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, process samples, record and report results, and perform required quality controls.
• Administer oxygen delivery devices as needed and set up and monitor non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• Provide basic respiratory therapy techniques, including aerosol therapy, postural drainage and percussion, incentive spirometry, and metered dose inhalers.
• Perform EKGs and understand electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Clean, sterilize, assemble, test, and maintain par levels of facility respiratory equipment.
• Order, maintain, and deliver oxygen to units.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
• Arrange for repair of broken equipment.
• Fill orders for respiratory supplies and equipment.
• Receive deliveries of respiratory supplies and equipment and inspect them for damage.
• Label storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed