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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:
7a-7p
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Call Requirements:
no