Respiratory Care Assistant-PRN Variable

Facility

Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Maintains an adequate amount of supplies, medication, and medical gas tanks within the department. Takes care of accumulating dirty equipment and the processing of equipment. Administers medications via nebulizer, as well as, participate in other forms of intermittent non-invasive patient care. Does not participate in critical care or the care of unstable patients.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Maintains adequate amounts of supplies needed for the department

Picks up dirty equipment and then processes them to maintain an adequate supply of clean, ready to use equipment

Performs testing of Cidex and\or other solutions utilized by the department

Administers continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines

Does not participate in invasive procedures (Intubations) or critical care (mechanical ventilation)

Instruct patients in the use and performance of Incentive Spirometry

Performs CPT per department guidelines

Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system

Performs Arterial punctures

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Registration with the NCRCB as an RCA required

Enrolled student in good standing of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program required

Work Experience :

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests

Physical Requirements :

Ability to communicate orally

Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment

Visual acuity

Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

Ability to position and move patients

Ability to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsides

Position may involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity