ECU Health Medical Center·Tarboro, North Carolina
The RCA II provides safe and cost-effective respiratory care services to patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients under direct supervision and maintaining accurate medical records.
The RCA II will work only under direct supervision of a NC licensed RCP. Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Supervisor the Respiratory Care Assistant II (RCA II) provides safe, expedient, cost-effective Respiratory Care services. As a member of a team of health care professionals, an RCA II evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Respiratory Care Assistant II behave in a manner consistent with the standards and ethics of all healthcare professionals. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, RCA's are required to document in the patient medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, legible and legal information about the care they provide to each patient. Minimum Requirements Over 1 year active student in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program American Heart Association BLS Certification Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Certification (ACLS), if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 12 months of employment and maintained. Pay Range Pay Range begins at $28.58 Other Information Afternoon/Evening Shift 3p-11p No On Call Rotating Weekends Career Growth Opportunities Great Benefits ECU Health About ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital is a full-service, 117-bed acute care facility where residents of Tarboro and the surrounding communities can receive a wide range of health services close to home. As part of the ECU Health system of care, the hospital offers high quality care provided by more than 20 medical specialists, rehabilitation services, a birthing center, a cancer center, outpatient clinics and more. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint. Contact Information For additional information, please contact: Braeton Grady, Associate Recruiter ECU Health Talent Acquisition Email: Braeton.Maurer@ecuhealth.org
Candidates must be active students in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program for over one year and hold a North Carolina Respiratory Care Board license. BLS certification is required, and ACLS must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
Market context
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