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- Respiratory Aide_
- Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA_
- PRN (As needed); 36 hours every 6 weeks required_
- Note : Students who have complete one respiratory course or in clinicals highly preferred._
- 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 EKGs; 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 examinationsArranges for the repair of broken equipment.Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipmentReceives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveriesInspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damageLabels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locationsThis 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 :BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)Experience :None
Skills & Abilities :Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff membersGood communication skillsAble to effectively work with diverse peopleOrganizationAble to keep accurate records and inventories of suppliesPrioritizes work appropriately.Basic computer skillsTroubleshootingCreative thinkingGood customer service skillsGood organizational skills and time management skillsGood oral and written communicationAble to receive feedbackAble to gather and interpret dataAccountabilityKnowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzersTherapeutic Procedures to include CPAP / BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.Training :None
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