Respiratory Care Assistant / Respiratory Care / PRN

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients in therapy and advises physicians on appropriate therapy modalities.
• Provides respiratory care to patients through administration of therapeutic gases and drugs, and by setting up and monitoring respirators and other devices.
• Cares for a patient population that includes neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Requirements

Required:

• Student in good standing at a CoARC‑approved Respiratory Care Program, maintaining a minimum grade of 2.0 in all RCP courses and an overall average of 2.0.
• Current Provisional NC Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification within three months of employment.
• Works under supervision in the following areas: Emergency Department (ED), Floor Therapy, and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU).

Preferred:

• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

Work Experience

• No previous experience required; training and on‑the‑job experience will enable proficiency in basic aspects of the job within three months of the employment date.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

As the region’s largest not‑for‑profit community hospital, Catawba Valley Medical Center exists to heal and comfort patients, promote a healthier community, and ensure access to healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. The hospital offers comprehensive, accessible healthcare services throughout the Catawba Valley.

Key highlights:

• Region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years.
• American College of Surgeons‑accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center.
• 258‑bed facility serving the five‑county Hickory area.
• High‑level technical care from medical experts using state‑of‑the‑art technology.
• Seamless care coordination between primary care providers and the hospital through an extensive healthcare network.