What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Assistant Lakeland Hospital position at Corewell Health?
- Deliver respiratory procedures as prescribed by physicians, under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Document according to policy, all pertinent information on respiratory care rendered.
- Ensure patent airway and adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory monitoring equipment under direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Process respiratory equipment for sterilization and provides necessary preventive maintenance.
- Contribute to the effective communication needs of the patient care team. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service.
- Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency. Adhere to the organization’s published values.
- Contribute to the productivity of the department and proper coverage as assigned by management, i.e. facility assignment, unit assignment, schedule call, etc.
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of relevant experience A minimum of 62 semester hours of college credit from a college or university accredited by its regional association or its equivalent. The 62 semester hours of college credit must include the following courses: anatomy & physiology, chemistry, microbiology and mathematics.
OR
Must have current allied health credential in one of the following: Nurse (RN, LPN, MSN, LVN), Polysomnographic Technologist 9RPSGT, RST), Paramedic (EMT-P), Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).
A minimum of 1-year clinical experience* defined as a minimum of 8 hours per week in a direct patient care role, under the supervision of a Medical Director over an acceptable patient care area, for a full calendar year within a 3-year period prior to application. Required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Respiratory Therapy - St JosephEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Night (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.4Hours of Work
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.Days Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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