Respiratory Aide II

About the position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Respiratory Aide II, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, may provide basic respiratory care to non-acute patients. This role may also be responsible for cleaning, assembling, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment. Must maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area.

Responsibilities

• Draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, records and reports results, and performs quality controls as required.
• Administers oxygen delivery devices.
• Sets up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• Provides basic respiratory therapy techniques including Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and other treatment modalities.
• Performs EKGs; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units.
• Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
• Arranges for the repair of broken equipment.
• Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment.
• Receives respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries.
• Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage.
• Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations.

Requirements

• Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working.
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required).
• A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required).

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.