Respiratory Aide II - Respiratory Therapy - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

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Job Summary :

The Respiratory Aide II, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, may provide basic respiratory care to non-acute patients. This role may also be responsible for cleaning, assembling, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment. Must maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area.

Essential Functions :

Under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, draws arterial and / or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, record and report results, and perform quality controls as required.

May administer oxygen delivery devices. Sets-up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.

May provides basic respiratory therapy techniques to include : Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and all other treatment modalities.

May perform EKG’s; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment.

Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units.

Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations

Arranges for the repair of broken equipment.

Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment

Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries

Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage

Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education :

• A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications :

Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

Experience : None

Many of our opportunities reward

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w / AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com