Respiratory Care Assistant

Corewell Health • Wayne, MI

2d • 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 included in the patient care plan. The assistant follows the plan developed by the registered respiratory therapist and adheres to protocols for medication delivery and oxygen setup and titration. Depending on the site, the role includes setting up and monitoring patients receiving non-invasive ventilation. Responsibilities also include processing equipment, including high-level disinfection of reusable supplies, maintaining oxygen tanks, replenishing par levels, reviewing charts to verify orders, providing electronic documentation, and reinforcing patient and family education.

The Respiratory Care Department provides respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages, including diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. The department works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals and uses technology and evidence-based practices to manage respiratory conditions.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy degree program.
• Successfully complete department training modules and competency check-offs tailored to the candidate's scope of practice.
• Complete the basic therapy clinical rotation in the employee's prospective college program.
• Hold a current 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

• Administer therapeutic modalities to patients with acute and chronic illness under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Reinforce education and instruction developed in the patient care plan.
• Follow the patient care plan and protocols for medication delivery and oxygen setup and titration.
• Set up and monitor patients on 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 to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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