Respiratory Aide II - St. Francis Medical Center - PRN

About the role

Under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Aide II may provide basic respiratory care to non-acute patients and is responsible for cleaning, assembling, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment. The role requires maintaining a clean, organized, and functional work area.

Responsibilities

• Draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, records and reports results, and performs quality controls as required
• May administer oxygen delivery devices
• Sets up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
• Provides basic respiratory therapy techniques including Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and other treatment modalities
• May perform EKGs; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias
• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment
• Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units
• Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations
• Arranges for the repair of broken equipment
• Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment
• Receives respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries
• Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage
• Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations

Education

A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required.

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Able to effectively work with diverse people
• Organization
• Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies
• Prioritizes work appropriately
• Basic computer skills
• Troubleshooting
• Creative thinking
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational skills and time management skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Able to receive feedback
• Able to gather and interpret data
• Accountability
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
• Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias

Pay

Range: Minimum $19.97 – Maximum $29.96

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support