Respiratory Care Assistant, PRN

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated • Statesville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Care and direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist and upon the request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with respiratory disease and/or illness. Has full access to patient health information.

Requirements

• Registered by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Assistant
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• High School graduate from an accredited high school.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Oxygen supply systems
• Equipment processing
• Manual resuscitation
• Oxygen administration
• Humidity and aerosol therapy
• Small volume nebulizer therapy
• MDI administration
• Incentive spirometry
• Chest physiotherapy
• Arterial puncture
• Nasotracheal suction
• Electrocardiogram
• Patient reporting

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment of patients with respiratory disease and/or illness.
• Has full access to patient health information.

What This Job Offers

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