À propos de ce poste Respiratory Care Assistant- Per Diem Variable chez Cape Fear Valley Health
Facility
Hoke HospitalLocation
Raeford, North CarolinaDepartment
Respiratory Care ServicesJob Family
Allied HealthWork 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 AssociationCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity