Respiratory Care Assistant, Respiratory Services Per Diem 24046

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We are dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Respiratory Care Assistant.

Job Duties

Performs respiratory therapy duties pertaining to department equipment and medical gases. This includes assembly cleaning checking and delivery of all supplies prior to and after application to patients. Direct patient care in not permitted and practice is under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.

Assembles and checks all equipment and/or supplies in the respiratory care department

Performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.

Has knowledge of respiratory equipment operation and safe use.

Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.

Documents activities related to position.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

Excellent clinical skills.

Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Customer Service: respect flexibility knowledge and confidence professionalism pleasant attitude patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely professional caring and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Centers Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission Vision and Values Statements

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in well-lighted temperature controlled patient-treatment areas; requires standing for long periods; the noise level is usually moderate; work is fast paced.

Subject to shift rotation.

Subject to exposure to blood borne pathogens dust fumes odors mists and gasses biological mechanical electrical chemical and other hazardous materials.

The incumbent is expected to adhere to the Hospitals Drug and Smoke Free work environment and to adhere to OSHA mandates and precautionary measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk climb reach sit bend push/pull kneel stoop crouch lift balance and perform repetitive movements.

Occasional upward neck extension and side to side twisting of the neck with frequent down flexion of the neck.

Requires ability to stoop with bent knees and bend forward/backward from the waist.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds through assisted lifting.

The employee uses sight hearing speech and manual dexterity of hands wrists and fingers with tactile sensory of fingers. Ability to distinguish audible alarms.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES:

Graduated from or actively enrolled in a CoArc approved Respiratory Care Educational Program

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Previous patient care experience preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$22.75/Hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive medical dental and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days personal time sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.