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Respiratory Care Assistant

Corewell Health

#Documentation #BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Patient Education #Acute Care #Medical Equipment #AHA #Respiratory Therapy

Quick overview

The Respiratory Care Assistant provides therapeutic care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring non-invasive ventilation, maintaining equipment, and documenting patient care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy degree program and have completed a basic therapy clinical rotation. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or ARC is required.

professional certificatePatient carePatient educationMedication administrationEquipment maintenanceClinical documentationChart reviewOxygen therapyBasic life supportRespiratory therapyNon-invasive ventilation

Job description

Troy - Casual/PRN About the Unit Our Respiratory Care Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages.
Our team of skilled respiratory therapists works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, including advanced diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education.
We utilize the latest technology and evidence-based practices to manage and treat a wide range of respiratory conditions, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes.
Join us in our mission to improve respiratory health and enhance the quality of life for our patients.
About Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital In response to the health care needs of a growing community, in 1977, Corewell opened a new 189-bed hospital on rural farmland in Troy.
Today, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital has grown to 530 licensed beds and offers a comprehensive array of health care services, continuing to develop to meet the needs of the growing communities it serves.
Scope of Work Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides care to patients with acute and chronic illness by administering various therapeutic modalities and by providing reinforcement for the education and instruction developed in the patient care plan.
Follows the patient care plan as developed by the registered respiratory therapist, adhering to protocols for the delivery of medication and oxygen setups/titration.
Set up and monitor patients placed on non-invasive ventilation (depending on site).
Equipment processing, including high level disinfection of reusable supplies, oxygen tank maintenance, replenishing of par levels as needed.
Performs chart review for verification of orders; provide electronic documentation; provide reinforcement of patient and family education.
Qualifications Required Current enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy degree program.
Required To work as an RCA, selected candidates must successfully complete training modules and competency check offs (tailored to their scope of practice) developed by the department.
Required Incumbent will be re-evaluated in two years if graduation did not occur.
Completed the basic therapy clinical rotation in the employee’s perspective college program.
Required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross required How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Rd - Troy Department Name Respiratory Therapy - Troy Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Evening (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work 6:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
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We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.
As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.
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