Respiratory Care Assistant, Atrium Health CMC, PRN

Registered with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) as an RCA; Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association; advanced certification per facility/department.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory duties as outlined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board Declaratory Ruling for Respiratory Care Assistants (RCA).
• Performs respiratory care treatments, oxygen administration, suctions patients, and obtains and runs ABG samples.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines.
• Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Limits access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job; shares information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Successful completion of 1 year of such program.
• Evidence of completed clinical competency evaluations through their Respiratory Program (skills lab and didactics).

Skills

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships.
• Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires repetitive physical activity.
• Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to move patients of all age groups.
• Adequate hearing and eyesight are necessary.
• Exposure to a working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.