Respiratory Care Assistant United

Corewell Health • Greenville, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in administering routine respiratory care services; is responsible for the performance of respiratory procedures commonly used in assigned areas; Work under the general supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the patient unit assigned; provide excellent health care to all clients in Lakeland throughout their developmental life cycle. Deliver respiratory procedures as prescribed by physicians, under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. Document according to policy, all pertinent information on respiratory care rendered. Ensure patent airway and adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory monitoring equipment under direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. Process respiratory equipment for sterilization and provides necessary preventive maintenance. Contribute to the effective communication needs of the patient care team. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency. Adhere to the organization’s published values. Contribute to the productivity of the department and proper coverage as assigned by management, i.e. facility assignment, unit assignment, schedule call, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy. May be a recent graduate having earned an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Respiratory Therapy student who has completed at least 1 year in an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

Responsibilities

• Administer routine respiratory care services
• Perform respiratory procedures commonly used in assigned areas
• Work under the general supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner
• Deliver respiratory procedures as prescribed by physicians, under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Document according to policy, all pertinent information on respiratory care rendered
• Ensure patent airway and adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory monitoring equipment under direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Process respiratory equipment for sterilization and provides necessary preventive maintenance
• Contribute to the effective communication needs of the patient care team
• Commit to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service
• Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency
• Adhere to the organization’s published values
• Contribute to the productivity of the department and proper coverage as assigned by management, i.e. facility assignment, unit assignment, schedule call, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED