Respiratory Care Assistant

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's Alton Memorial Hospital as a Respiratory Care Assistant. This is a perfect opportunity for respiratory students to gain hands-on experience while working around your school curriculum.

About the Role

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. The hospital offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery, medical imaging, heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, and ambulance services.

The Respiratory Therapy department consists of certified and registered therapists who treat diseases of the pulmonary system. As a Respiratory Care Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide basic routine patient care activities.

Pay

• $20/hour for less than 1 year of experience
• $21/hour for greater than 1 year of experience

Responsibilities

• Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status by communicating with other healthcare team members.
• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information, including documentation, handoff, and collaborative work with the healthcare team.
• Holds self-accountable, seeks continuous learning and feedback, and prioritizes and applies effective time management.
• Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) certification preferred.
• Respiratory Educational Permit (MO Only) preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available from day one.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.