Respiratory Care Assistant, Atrium Health CMC, PRN

Performs respiratory duties as outlined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board Declaratory Ruling for Respiratory Care Assistants (RCA). Performs respiratory care treatments, oxygen administration, suctions patients and obtains and runs ABG samples. Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs respiratory duties as outlined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board Declaratory Ruling for Respiratory Care Assistants (RCA); Performs respiratory care treatments, oxygen administration, suctions patients and obtains and runs ABG samples; Follows departmental safety guidelines; Completes all regulatory requirements; Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures

Requirements

Registered with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) as an RCA required; Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required; Advanced certification per facility/department; A minimum of a High School diploma or GED required; Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and successful completion of 1 year of such program required; Evidence of completed clinical competency evaluations through their Respiratory Program (skills lab and didactics); Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills; Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships; Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills; Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served; Requires repetitive physical activity; Able to walk and stand to perform duties; Ability to lift 20-50 pounds; Ability to move patients of all age groups; Adequate hearing and eyesight are necessary; Exposure to a working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Sign on bonus eligible