Respiratory Care Assistant

Corewell Health • Taylor, MI

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic illness under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role includes administering therapeutic modalities and reinforcing education and instruction developed in the patient care plan. The assistant follows the plan of care and department protocols for medication delivery and oxygen setup and titration. Depending on the site, the assistant sets up and monitors patients receiving non-invasive ventilation. Additional duties include processing equipment, high-level disinfection of reusable supplies, maintaining oxygen tanks, replenishing par levels, reviewing charts to verify orders, documenting electronically, and reinforcing education for patients and families.

The Respiratory Care Department provides respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages. Its team works with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education, using current technology and evidence-based practices.

The position is based at Taylor Hospital, a 148-bed hospital serving Taylor and surrounding communities. The hospital offers emergency care, wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, surgical services, pain management, orthopedic surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, and radiology services.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy degree program.
• Successfully complete department training modules and competency check-offs tailored to the scope of practice.
• Complete the basic therapy clinical rotation in the employee’s respective college program.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• If graduation has not occurred, the incumbent will be re-evaluated in two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with acute and chronic illness under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Administer therapeutic modalities and reinforce education and instruction in the patient care plan.
• Follow the patient care plan and protocols for medication delivery and oxygen setups and titration.
• Set up and monitor patients receiving non-invasive ventilation, depending on the site.
• Process equipment, including high-level disinfection of reusable supplies.
• Maintain oxygen tanks and replenish par levels as needed.
• Review charts to verify orders and provide electronic documentation.
• Reinforce patient and family education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed