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.
• Administers oxygen delivery devices and 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.
• Performs 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 deliveries; inspects for damage; labels storage 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 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 ability to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse people.
• Organization and ability to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies.
• Ability to prioritize work appropriately.
• Basic computer skills.
• Troubleshooting and creative thinking.
• Good customer service skills and organizational skills with strong time management skills.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Ability to receive feedback, gather and interpret data, and demonstrate accountability.
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• Understanding of therapeutic procedures including CPAP/BiPAP, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, and diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

Pay

Range: $19.97 – $29.96 per hour.

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.