Respiratory Care Assistant, Raleigh, Respiratory Care

About WakeMed:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

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Position Information:

The Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA) is enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that have been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Respiratory Care Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP). The RCA will be competent and perform the following respiratory care procedures: oxygen supply systems, equipment processing, manual resuscitation, oxygen administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, small volume nebulizer therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, non-invasive mechanical airway clearance therapy, chest physiotherapy with suctioning, arterial puncture, electrocardiogram (if performed by hiring institute), and patient reporting.

Experience Requirements:

Training Clinical

• Respiratory Therapy Required

Education Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

• And College Courses Respiratory Therapy Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Respiratory Care Assistant Required

• And Basic Life Support Required

• And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required

• And Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required

Hours of Work:

days/nights

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Call Requirements:

as needed