Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Part Time Nights
Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Part Time Nights
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Job Description
The Respiratory Therapy Assistant provides support for respiratory care services for the treatment of patients with disordered respiratory physiology under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist. Responsible for delivering varied oxygen devices on a timely basis. The respiratory therapy assistant performs hospitalwide rounds on a daily basis to monitor and provide service to patients using respiratory support devices. Supports the respiratory therapists nurses and physicians with their equipment/supplies needs work lists workload data throughout Mayo Clinic. Assists with department communications and provides information management and data entry for department billing QA database and in support of research studies. Member of the hospital Code 250 team performing CPR as required. Assists with equipment set up and cleaning. May assist in the Bronchoscopy Suite if needed.
Qualifications
Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Minimum educational level is a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) plus acute care experience in a direct patient care role. Must be able to perform CPR and have CPR Certification.
Must have good verbal and communication skills. Ability to interact with a variety of individuals. Have strong independent problem solving skills to respond to unpredictable situations. Maturity initiative commitment to patient and customer service and good judgment are required. Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment. Expected to follow proper precautions to avoid potential exposure to infectious agents hazardous substances noise and heat. Good manual dexterity and eyehand coordination to work with equipment. Must be able to differentiate medical life support gases. Previous knowledge of medical terminology/abbreviations strongly preferred.
Employment Type
Part-Time
