Respiratory Aide II - Southside Regional Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Petersburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Aide II provides basic respiratory care to non-acute patients under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. The role also supports the cleaning, assembly, maintenance, and availability of respiratory supplies and equipment, and helps maintain a clean, organized, functional work area. This is a PRN position in Respiratory Therapy at Southside Regional Medical Center, with a days/evenings work shift. The successful candidate is a current student in good standing with an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of one. No prior experience or training is required. A current Respiratory Care Limited Permit is required when required by the state, as is American Heart Association BLS Basic Life Support certification. The listed pay range is $19.97 to $29.96. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

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 BLS Basic Life Support certification.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and effectively interact with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Have good communication skills, including oral and written communication.
Work effectively with diverse people.
Demonstrate organization, time management, and appropriate work prioritization.
Keep accurate records and inventories of supplies.
Have basic computer skills.
Demonstrate troubleshooting, creative thinking, customer service, accountability, and the ability to receive feedback.
Be knowledgeable about non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment, such as oximeters and end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
Know therapeutic procedures and equipment, 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 as needed.
Set up and monitor non-invasive equipment such as oximeters and end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
Provide basic respiratory therapy techniques as needed, including aerosol therapy, postural drainage and percussion, incentive spirometry, and metered dose inhalers.
Perform EKGs as needed 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 repairs for broken equipment.
Fill orders for respiratory supplies and equipment.
Receive respiratory supplies and equipment 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.