Respiratory Care Assistant

Maryfreebed

United States of America
Starting wage $18.00 + years of experience; shift ...
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Patient care and treatment
Respiratory therapy procedures
Vital signs monitoring
** Maryfreebed is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to support patient care within their Respiratory Therapy Department. The role involves assisting Respiratory Therapists with direct patient care, conducting tests, and maintaining equipment, requiring a high school diploma and Basic Life Support certification. **

Job Summary

  • The Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA) plays a vital role in supporting patient care within the Respiratory Department under the supervision of the assigned Respiratory Therapist (RT).
  • Responsibilities include direct patient care such as lung inflation, secretion management, patient testing, vital signs, and basic tracheostomy care.
  • The role involves documenting care in the EMR, communicating with the team, managing equipment, and adhering to safety and infection control policies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Maryfreebed is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to support patient care within their Respiratory Therapy Department. The role involves assisting Respiratory Therapists with direct patient care, conducting tests, and maintaining equipment, requiring a high school diploma and Basic Life Support certification. **

Salary

Starting Wage $18.00 + years of experience; Shift differentials eligible; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient care and treatment
  • Respiratory therapy procedures
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Tracheostomy care
  • EMR documentation
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Proactive task seeking

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent GED
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Competent with computer systems
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally

Work Rights

Not specified

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