Respiratory Care Assistant

BJC HealthCare • Alton, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's Alton Memorial Hospital as a Respiratory Care Assistant. This is a perfect opportunity for respiratory students to gain experience! The Respiratory Therapy department consists of certified and registered therapists that treat disease of the pulmonary system of the human body. Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides basic routine patient care activities in the general care areas related to respiratory care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Provides cleaning, processing and general maintenance of equipment.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program
• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience
• No Experience
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup

Nice To Haves

• Resp Educatnl Permit-MO Only

Responsibilities

• Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.
• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management.
• Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED