Respiratory Care Associate (PRN)

Position Summary

The PRN-Respiratory Care Associate under the guidance of the Supervisor, Department Director/Manager, and Medical Director performs the duties necessary to deliver inhaled medications and oxygen medical gases utilizing treatment and oxygen delivery devices.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; must be currently enrolled in a full-time Respiratory Therapy program OR within 6 months post-graduation with a South Carolina temporary respiratory therapy license; or recent Respiratory program graduate in process of obtaining SC RCP License and passing NBRC Respiratory boards.
• Experience: Has completed at minimum one semester of class through Respiratory Therapy program; must complete an in-house department orientation and competency training.
• License/Registration/Certifications: BLS Certification.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; must be currently enrolled as a full-time Respiratory Student in an approved Respiratory Therapy program; or recent Respiratory program graduate in process of obtaining SC RCP License and passing NBRC Respiratory boards.
• Experience: Has completed enough clinical rotations through Respiratory Therapy program to qualify as a 2nd year student; must complete an in-house department orientation and competency training.
• License/Registration/Certifications: BLS Certification.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Delivery of oxygen to maintain oxygen saturations according to the Oxygen Protocol.
• Administer respiratory inhaled medications for patients in general care areas.
• Perform EKG tracings according to policy and procedures and upload to Epiphany Cardio Serve software.
• Assist with stocking Respiratory supply areas as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.