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Respiratory Care Assistant

MyMichigan Health

#BLS #CPT #Respiratory Care #Oxygen Therapy #Intubation #Ventilators #Resuscitation #Sputum Induction #Arterial Blood Gases

Quick overview

This position involves performing all routine respiratory care modalities, administering treatments, and setting up or changing oxygen equipment under supervision. Key duties include performing basic respiratory care techniques, responding to emergency calls, and maintaining necessary respiratory equipment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within one month of hire and demonstrate proficiency in all required competencies. Preferred qualifications include enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Care Program with clinical experience, with expectations for graduates to achieve NBRC CRT and RRT credentials shortly after hiring.

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Job description

Summary

This position performs all routine respiratory care modalities, sets up or changes all oxygen equipment, participates at codes and stat calls and performs other shift related duties as assigned or needed.

Responsibilities

(60%)
Administers medications and treatments based on patient outcomes, under appropriate supervision. (20%)
Completes training and demonstrates proficiency in all competencies, age?specific or otherwise, that are required of practitioners who are delivering patient services. (20%)
Performs basic respiratory care techniques such as: Inhaled medication therapy Sputum inductions Aerosol and oxygen therapy Analysis of blood gases and electrolytes from arterial/venous samples Calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of blood gas analyzers Basic ventilatory parameters Performs sterile intratracheal aspiration OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Stocks and maintains designated areas with appropriate respiratory care equipment. Set up and testing of equipment such as ventilators, bipaps, nitric oxide delivery machines, intubation and resuscitation trays and other medical devices. Set up or makes changes to oxygen equipment, and performs oxygen rounds. Monitors, records, and communicates patient�s condition to therapy. Responds to codes and STAT calls, performs CPR, and maintains airway as needed. Provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment. Performs special diagnostic modalities such as oximetries and ABG analysis. Able to deliver and instruct incentive spirometers, and Coronets for CPT therapy (chest physiotherapy). Maintains accurate records and assures quality care. Is responsible for learning new technical devices and clinical procedures when applicable. Follows procedures for accurate and complete entries on medical?legal documents and the patient�s electronic medical record. Attends shift and general staff meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience

Within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Qualification
Source:
AHA
Essential: true

Required

Education: HIGH

Respiratory Care Assistant

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Requirements summary

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Responsibilities

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Required

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Experience, training and skills

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