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Job Title:

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Cost Center:

301351284 MfdHos-Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

Employee Type:

Casual

Work Shift:

Casual; variable shifts (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist in accordance to the respiratory care plan to deliver basic respiratory assistance and/or interventions to our patients. As a member of the direct care team, the Respiratory Therapy Assistant is responsible and accountable for complete and accurate collection and recording of data, completion of routine and delegated respiratory tasks and communicating and collaborating with the Respiratory Therapist to prioritize workload.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

_For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational_

_qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._

**Minimum Required:** one of the following:

+ Enrollment in a respiratory therapy program and completion of one semester of clinical experience.

+ Completion of a certification, diploma or degree in a healthcare field and one year experience providing direct patient care in a healthcare setting.

**Preferred/Optional:** Enrollment in a respiratory therapy program and completion of one semester of clinical experience.

EXPERIENCE

**Minimum Required:** None

**Preferred/Optional:** None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._

**Minimum Required:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart

Association (AHA) within three months of hire. Applicable certifications and/or licenses based on healthcare certificate/diploma/degree held.

**Preferred/Optional:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart

Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program** **.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.