Respiratory Therapy Assistant-supplemental

Mayo Career Site US • Eau Claire, WI

65d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) assists licensed registered respiratory therapists by providing the most basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures. The RTA performs patient and family care and documentation at the most basic performance level under the direct, immediate, and on premise supervision of a licensed registered respiratory therapist. The RTA performs airway clearance, administers aerosolized medications, and assists with oxygen therapy administration/transport.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Successful completion of the first year of coursework in the Respiratory Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed registered respiratory therapists in providing basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• Perform patient and family care and documentation at a basic performance level.
• Conduct airway clearance procedures.
• Administer aerosolized medications.
• Assist with oxygen therapy administration and transport.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees