Respiratory Care Assistant
Respiratory Care Assistant
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapy Deptartment
Parttime (20 hours/week)
Compensation:
Starting Wage $17.00 years of experience; Shift differentials eligible
Summary
Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA) provide important patient care within the Respiratory Department. Under the direction of the respiratory therapist (RT) and after successful competency validation this nonlicensed team member will assist
with patient care and other department activities. Also be responsible for communicating effectively with the RT responsible for each patient. Work performed by each respiratory care assistant must support the mission vision and values of Mary Free Bed.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Staff will provide patient care and services following competency validation certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Provide direct patient care as delegated by the Respiratory Therapist and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Patient care performed by a RCA includes but is not limited to the following:
Patient Testing
- Set up continuous pulse oximeters
- Perform downloads of patients information including CPAP and pulse ox downloads and enters the reports into the patients electronic medical record
- Perform EKG
- Home sleep test set up
- Perform NIF (Negative Inspiratory Force) and/or FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) measurements on nonvented patients
Obtain and record vital signs using appropriate equipment and technique
Perform basic trach care
- Changing or cleaning inner cannula
- Trach Tie change
- Stoma care (cleaning and dressing changes)
- Assure appropriate spare trach resuscitation bag and Gobag are at the bedside
- Sterile suctioning
Document all care and testing via electronic medical record according to department policies including content and timeliness of documentation
Provide input to the RRT for use in an individualized plan of care for each patient
Equipment
- Assist the respiratory therapist with tracking and cleaning of equipment.
- Communicate any equipment malfunctions to the respiratory therapist labels the equipment and removes equipment from patient care area.
- Assist with collection and entering of quality data as assigned by respiratory leadership.
Respiratory supplies and equipment
- Stocking and preparing respiratory supplies
- Cleaning respiratory equipment per department guidelines
- Assist in tracking respiratory equipment and updating tracking board
Always communicate in a timely professional and respectful manner with leadership team members and patients and family members
Demonstrate excellent customer service standards and behaviors in all interactions with team members patients family members physicians and other customers
Responsible to complete all required training and competency assessments prior to the posted deadlines
Responsible to demonstrate knowledge of and performance in accordance with hospital and department safety and infection control policies and procedures
Document patient chargeable items according to department policies avoid duplication and waste of supplies
Arrive to work on time and works throughout the shift unless taking a designated break. If the respiratory care assistant does not have work to do asks a RRT for work to avoid downtime. Avoids overtime and if overtime is expected communicates this in advance with the nursing supervisor so that alternatives can be explored.
Quality Pillar of Excellence
Patient Care
Communication
Service Pillar of Excellence
Customer Service
People Pillar of Excellence
Employee communication
Employee training and competency assessments
Performance evaluations
Safety policies
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages coaches and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with coworkers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Licensure Requirements: None
Education: High school graduate or equivalent GED required and currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program required
Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Remain in a stationary position
Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Traverse or move around work location
Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Use keyboard
Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Operate or use department specific equipment
None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder
None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role
Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding
Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Transport position and/or exert force
Up to 10 poundsFrequently (1/3 to 2/3)
Up to 25 poundsOccasionally (Less than 1/3)
Up to 50 poundsOccasionally (Less than 1/3)
Up to 75 pounds None
More than 100 pounds None
Other weight: Up to pounds:
Other:
Due to possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials must be able to understand and follow department policies related to employee safety.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the Talent Acquisition team at .
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin age genetic information veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristic.
Employment Type
Part-Time
