Respiratory Care Assistant / Respiratory Care / PRN / Night / 7p-7a

Catawba • New Caledonia, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates patients in therapy and advises physicians on appropriate therapy modalities. Provides respiratory care to patients through administration of therapeutic gases and drugs, and by setting up and monitoring respirators and other devices. Patient population includes neo-nates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Requirements

• Student in Good Standing at CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program, maintaining a minimum grade of at least 2.0 in all RCP courses and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained.
• Must have a current Provisional NC Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certified within three months of employment.
• Works under supervision in the following areas: ED, Floor Therapy, CCU.
• No previous experience required.
• Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in AARC.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients in therapy and advises physicians on appropriate therapy modalities.
• Provides respiratory care to patients through administration of therapeutic gases and drugs
• Sets up and monitoring respirators and other devices.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees