Respiratory Care Assistant. Atrium Health Pineville, PRN

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is sign-on bonus eligible. The Respiratory Care Assistant demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. They interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements and ensures and documents that age specific needs are being met as described in the department policies and procedures. The role involves providing and assessing the effectiveness of patient and family education, performing respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration, suctioning patients, and obtaining and running ABG samples.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and successful completion 1 year of such program required.
• Registered with the applicable state Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) as an RCA required.
• Completed competency evaluations for each of the duties of the job required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Additional certifications per facility/policy standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education.
• Performs respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration.
• Suctions patients and obtains and runs ABG samples.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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