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 (required).

Required Licensing & Certifications

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

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