Respiratory Care Assistant

Corewell Health • Wayne, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Care Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic illness by administering therapeutic modalities and reinforcing education and instruction developed in the patient care plan. The assistant follows the care plan and protocols for medication delivery and oxygen setups or titration, and sets up and monitors patients on non-invasive ventilation depending on the site. Duties also include processing equipment and reusable supplies, maintaining oxygen tanks, replenishing par levels, reviewing charts to verify orders, documenting electronically, and reinforcing education for patients and families.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy degree program.
• Successfully complete department training modules and competency check-offs tailored to the role’s scope of practice.
• Complete the basic therapy clinical rotation in the employee’s prospective college program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or 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 developed in the patient care plan.
• Follow the patient care plan and protocols for medication delivery and oxygen setups or titration.
• Set up and monitor patients placed on non-invasive ventilation, depending on 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 supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, 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