Respiratory Aide II - Southside Regional Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Petersburg, VA

5d•$20 - $30•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 position also supports cleaning, assembling, testing, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment, while keeping the work area clean, organized, and functional. The role includes assisting with respiratory procedures and monitoring, handling respiratory equipment and supply inventory, and supporting equipment availability and maintenance. The position is PRN at Southside Regional Medical Center, with a stated work shift of days/afternoons.

Requirements

Current student in good standing with an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or recent graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state of employment.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
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, accurate record and inventory keeping, and appropriate work prioritization.
Basic computer skills and troubleshooting ability.
Creative thinking and good customer service skills.
Good time-management skills and ability to receive feedback.
Ability to gather and interpret data and demonstrate accountability.
Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment, including oximeters and 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

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 applicable.
Set up and monitor non-invasive equipment such as oximeters and end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
Provide basic respiratory therapy techniques as applicable, including aerosol therapy, postural drainage and percussion, incentive spirometry, and metered dose inhalers.
Perform EKGs as applicable; 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 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 a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.