• Respiratory Care Assistant - Respiratory - PRN

    LifePoint Health (Clyde, NC)


    The educational institution must verify that the student has successfully completed a competency evaluation that certifies the student to be competent in all of the following respirator 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)

    Patient Reporting

    *Minimum Education*

    Must be enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor. The educational institution must verify that the student is in good standing with a minimum grade of 2.0 in all RCP courses, and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained.

     

    *Required Skills*

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

     

    *Required Skills*

    Certifications:

    AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

    Must register with the Board on a form provided by the Board before providing respiratory care procedures as a Respiratory Care Assistant.

     

    **Job:** **Respiratory/Pulmonary*

    Organization:**

    **Title:** *Respiratory Care Assistant - Respiratory - PRN*

    **Location:** *NC-Clyde*

    **Requisition ID:** *7463-12273*