• Respiratory Care Assistant

    Novant Health (Wilmington, NC)


    Job Summary

    Seeking a PRN Respiratory Care Assistant at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC!

     

    You must be currently enrolled AND have completed at least one year of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

     

    Work Schedule: PRN as needed

     

    Department: Respiratory Care

     

    Respiratory Care Assistant

     

    + Administers a variety of simple respiratory modalities such as therapeutic gases, medications, evaluation, treatment, etc. as described in the Respiratory Care policy and procedure manual.

    + Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals to help develop and modify patient care plans.

    + Records treatment and test results in patients’ charts when performed

    + Cleans and disinfects respiratory equipment and accessories.

    + Performs related duties such as assisting physicians with special procedures.

    + Responds to Code Blue and Code Trauma.

    + Participates in appropriate continuing education.

     

    Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

     

    Why work at Novant Health?

     

    + Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022

    + One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review

    + Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign

    + One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities

    + One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine

    + Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group

    + Quality and safety recognition from CMS

     

    At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

    Responsibilities

    It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

     

    + Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

    + The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

    + All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

    Qualifications

    + Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Associate Degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care; maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA, required.

    + Experience: Completed 1st year of Respiratory Care Associate Degree Program. Demonstrated competencies verified by the educational institution for the procedures defined in the revised declaratory ruling by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board, required.

    + Licensure/Certification:

    + Registration as an RCA with the NC Respiratory Care Board, required.

    + BLS, required.

    + ACLS, PALS, NRP, preferred.

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    89545