Respiratory Care Assistant, Atrium Health Cabarrus, PRN
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA) 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. The RCA interprets 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 RCA provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education. The RCA performs respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration. The RCA suctions patients and obtains and runs 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
- 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.
- Interprets 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.
- 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 and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
