Respiratory Care Associate Per Diem Nights

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital known for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure. The Respiratory Care Associate administers respiratory care under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The role includes administering prescribed medical gases and aerosolized drugs, using oxygen mixtures with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment, performing blood gas analysis, and providing and monitoring routine oxygen therapy. The associate operates, calibrates, processes, and maintains respiratory equipment; sets up and administers therapeutic treatments; performs patient care rounds and transports; and supports development of patients’ respiratory care plans in coordination with the Respiratory Case Manager and/or Senior Respiratory Therapist. The associate also educates patients on equipment use as needed.

Requirements

Successful completion of one year of an AMA/CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of ten years of on-the-job training, or an associate degree in science.
BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Administer respiratory care under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients.
Use oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment.
Perform blood gas analysis and maintain analyzers.
Provide and monitor routine oxygen therapy.
Operate, calibrate, process, and maintain respiratory equipment.
Set up and administer therapeutic treatments.
Perform patient care rounds.
Interact with the Respiratory Case Manager and/or Senior Respiratory Therapist in developing patients’ respiratory care plans.
Perform patient transports.
Educate patients, as needed, regarding the use of equipment.