Respiratory Aide

Lifepoint Health • Clyde, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters Haywood Regional is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Aide joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Join our dedicated Respiratory Therapy team at HRMC, a 154-bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women’s care, intensive care, and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor.
• The educational institution must verify that the student is in good standing with a minimum grade of 2.0 in all RCP courses, and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained.
• Must register with the Board on a form provided by the Board before providing respiratory care procedures as a Respiratory Care Assistant.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Hospital training during two years of Radiologic Technologist program.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics, or medical offices highly desired.
• Desirable to belong to national, state and/or local societies.

Responsibilities

• Assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care.
• Must be under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.
• The educational institution must verify that the student has successfully completed a competency evaluation that certifies the student to be competent in all of the following respirator care procedures:
• Oxygen Supply Systems
• Equipment Processing
• Manual Resuscitation
• Oxygen Administration
• Humidity and Aerosol Therapy
• Small Volume Nebulizer Therapy
• MDI Administration
• Incentive Spirometry
• Non-invasive Mechanical Airway Clearance Therapy
• Chest Physiotherapy with suctioning
• Arterial Puncture
• Electrocardiogram (if performed)
• Patient Reporting

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Fitness Center Access

What This Job Offers

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