Job description

Respiratory Care Assistant
The Respiratory Care Assistant will work only under direct supervision of a licensed RCP. Under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and overall supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Manager. The Respiratory Care Assistant performs routine therapy, and diagnostic procedures for patients in PAM Health hospitals and maintains all equipment in working order. Provides phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing for the patient population as required or requested. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care

• Performs all scheduled and ordered therapies in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all activities performed.
• Demonstrates proper use of the medication dispensing system.
• Assists with inventory control.
• Assists in the maintenance and quality control program in the blood gas lab.
• Performs in the department as a team member.
• Performs work accurately, and in a professional manner being conscious of patient/department needs.
• Obtains blood gas sample by proper technique and analyzes sample using blood gas analyzer.
• Obtains venous samples using proper technique and prepares sample for processing and analyzes samples when appropriate.
• Accurately performs reliable basic spirometry.
• Measures vital capacity, negative inspiratory force, and oxygen saturation.
• Properly performs all electrocardiograms. Ensures correct lead placement and documentation.
• Assesses, provides and interprets age-specific data including patient’s response to treatment.
• Ensures that all equipment is in proper operating condition and assists in resolution of end user problems re: equipment.
• Maintains current required equipment maintenance logs.
• Documents charges on therapy provided and completed in a timely manner; assures that all charge capture is completed in compliance with system, hospital and department policies to assure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Maintains supply of transport oxygen
• Performs routine assembly, maintenance and cleaning of various types of Respiratory Care Equipment
• Transports dirty Equipment to RT reprocessing area using appropriate infection control techniques.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure, Education and Training: Must be a Senior RT Student from an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and have a provisional license in the state where the hospital resides to practice respiratory care. Must possess and maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. Blood gas licensure required if employed in the state of Nevada.
Experience: Minimum of one year completion of Respiratory curriculum in an accredited program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of all modalities of respiratory care.
• Ability to interact well and provide instruction and information, both orally and in written form, to patients, family and staff.

ABOUT US
PAM Health is committed to being the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves by utilizing experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality patient care and customer service. With over 44 Long Term Acute Care and Rehabilitation hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics currently in operation across the country, we are proud to offer services including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much more.
Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.
Education
Required

• Some college or better

Licenses & Certifications
Required

• Adv Cardiovascular LifeSp
• Basic Life Support

Job Type: Part-time

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