Respiratory Care Associate (PRN)

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System • Spartanburg, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The PRN-Respiratory Care Associate under the guidance of the Supervisor, Department Director/Manager, and Medical Director performs the duties necessary to deliver inhaled medications and oxygen medical gases utilizing treatment and oxygen delivery devices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time Respiratory Therapy program OR within 6 months post-graduation with a South Carolina temporary respiratory therapy license.
• Or recent Respiratory program graduate in process of obtaining SC RCP License and passing NBRC Respiratory boards.
• Has completed at minimum one semester of class through Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must complete an in-house department orientation and competency training.
• BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Respiratory Student in an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Or recent Respiratory program graduate in process of obtaining SC RCP License and passing NBRC Respiratory boards.
• Has completed enough clinical rotations through Respiratory Therapy program, to qualify as a 2nd year student.
• Must complete an in-house department orientation and competency training.
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Delivery of oxygen to maintain oxygen saturations according to our Oxygen Protocol.
• Administer respiratory inhaled medications for patients in general care areas.
• Perform EKG tracings according to policy and procedures and upload to Epiphany Cardio Serve software.
• Assist with stocking Respiratory supply areas as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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