Respiratory Care Assistant, Raleigh, Respiratory Care - Cary, NC, United States - WakeMed

Description

About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County.

With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.

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EOE Position Information:

The Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA) is enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that have been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

Respiratory Care Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP).

The RCA will be competent and perform the following respiratory care procedures:
oxygen supply systems, equipment processing, manual resuscitation, oxygen administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, small volume nebulizer therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, non-invasive mechanical airway clearance therapy, chest physiotherapy with suctioning, arterial puncture, electrocardiogram (if performed by hiring institute), and patient reporting


Experience Requirements:

Training Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required Education Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And College Courses Respiratory Therapy Required Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Respiratory Care Assistant Required - And Basic Life Support Required - And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required - And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required Hours of Work:

days/nights Weekend Requirements:

As Needed Call Requirements:
as needed