Respiratory Care Assistant, Cabarrus

Advocate Health • Concord, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Assistant provides respiratory care across patient care areas, including oxygen delivery, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, and emergency respiratory care. The role evaluates current therapies, recommends plans of care and patient education, performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis, documents care and results, and communicates with the healthcare team. The employee works independently while supporting coworkers and follows department safety, regulatory, and proficiency requirements. Access to protected health information is limited to what is reasonably necessary for work purposes and is controlled according to job responsibilities.

This part-time position has variable scheduling and is based at Atrium Health Cabarrus. The position is sign-on bonus eligible. The listed pay range is $22.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate degree in respiratory therapy, or equivalent experience may be considered.
• For a Free-Standing Emergency Department: two years of critical care experience, or a bachelor’s degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy and one year of critical care experience.
• For all other areas: new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships.
• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and delegation skills.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles and competency appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy (BA/BS or higher preferred).
• BSRT preferred.
• Advanced certification per facility or department.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and related equipment, and conduct prescribed procedures to support adequate oxygenation.
• Administer therapeutic procedures with an understanding of their purpose, benefits, and possible effects; perform diagnostic procedures according to policy.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding the critical-care responsibilities and effects of the therapy.
• Independently evaluate therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and make recommendations about plans of care and patient education needs.
• Document therapy and results as required by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies, and communicate relevant information to the healthcare team.
• Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory care techniques in emergency settings.
• Perform and evaluate blood sampling analysis and understand results, abnormal values, and their significance for treatment.
• Work independently in all patient care areas and assist coworkers with patient care when possible.
• Use electronic medical records and their interface with the Respiratory Care Department proficiently.
• Follow departmental safety guidelines, complete regulatory requirements, and complete annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree