Respiratory Care Assistant, Atrium Health Stanly, PRN

About the role

This position is sign on bonus eligible. Pay Range: $22.00 - $22.00

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.

Requirements

• Licensed with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) as an RCA.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required.
• Advanced certification per facility/department.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Successfully completed 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.
• Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits including:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Schedule

Schedule details as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires repetitive physical activity.
• Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
• Able to lift 20-50 pounds.
• Able 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.