Respiratory Care Assistant
About The Position
At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. At WakeMed, we’re not just a hospital—we’re a community built on compassion, excellence, and innovation. As a Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA), you’ll be part of a team that’s deeply committed to delivering exceptional care to the patients within our community. As an RCA, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and support our respiratory therapy team in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You’ll gain hands-on experience while continuing your education in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved program.
Requirements
- Respiratory Care Assistant Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Enrolled in Accredited Program Respiratory Therapy Required
- Training Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required
Responsibilities
- Administering breathing treatments and supplemental oxygen therapy
- Assisting with patient assessments and documentation
- Operating and setting up respiratory equipment
- Performing procedures such as aerosol therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, airway clearance therapy, and chest physiotherapy with suctioning
- Supporting arterial puncture and electrocardiograms (if applicable)
- Recording patient data in our medical record system
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
