Respiratory Care Assistant
About The Position
Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's state of the art adult facility. Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive. 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
