Respiratory Aide - St. Francis Downtown - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

6d • 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 supports respiratory services by cleaning, assembling, testing, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment, keeping the work area clean and organized, and helping ensure that equipment and supplies are available when needed.

The position may involve collecting and processing arterial or capillary blood samples, administering oxygen delivery devices, setting up and monitoring non-invasive equipment, providing basic respiratory therapy techniques, and performing EKGs. It also includes maintaining inventory, ordering and delivering oxygen and supplies, inspecting deliveries, and arranging repairs for broken equipment.

The role requires a current student in good standing in an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of such a program, along with a state-required Respiratory Care Limited Permit and American Heart Association BLS certification. No prior experience or additional training is listed. The posting identifies the role as PRN, with scheduled weekly hours of 0.01 and a days/evenings work shift.

Requirements

• Be a current student in good standing in 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.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Have good communication skills, including oral and written communication.
• Be able to work effectively with diverse people.
• Have organizational, prioritization, time-management, and recordkeeping skills, including keeping accurate supply inventories.
• Have basic computer skills and troubleshooting ability.
• Demonstrate creative thinking, good customer service, accountability, and the ability to receive feedback and gather and interpret data.
• Have knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment, such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• Have 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.
• Understand EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Under a licensed Respiratory Therapist’s supervision, draw arterial and/or capillary blood samples, process samples, record and report results, and perform required quality controls.
• Administer oxygen delivery devices when needed.
• Set up and monitor non-invasive equipment such as oximeters and end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• Provide basic respiratory therapy techniques, potentially 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 respiratory equipment and facility par levels.
• Order, maintain, and deliver oxygen to units.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
• Arrange repair of broken equipment.
• Fill orders for respiratory supplies and equipment; receive deliveries 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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