Respiratory Care Assistant Lakeland Hospital

Job Summary

Assist in administering routine respiratory care services; is responsible for the performance of respiratory procedures commonly used in assigned areas; Work under the general supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the patient unit assigned; provide excellent health care to all clients in Lakeland throughout their developmental life cycle.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Joseph

Department Name

Respiratory Therapy

• St Joseph

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.4

Hours of Work

6:30 p.m.

• 7:00 a.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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