Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Hours | Schedule:  

• 18 hours per week 

• Day Shift Schedule 

Highlights and Benefits:  

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY  

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.  

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability  

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions  

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes  

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country 

• Tuition Reimbursement  

Position Purpose: 

Performs technical procedures related to the treatment of patients with Cardiopulmonary disorders, including the assembly of equipment and administration of respiratory medications, under the direct supervision of a 
Respiratory Therapist  

What the Respiratory Therapist Assistant Will Do: 

• Cleans, assembles and maintains all Respiratory Care Department equipment within scope of practice. Utilizes 
  supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner.

• Maintains cleanliness, organization, stocking and cleaning of Respiratory Care supplies in the department and 
  throughout the hospital.

• Assists Respiratory Therapists in completing delegated patient care duties and assigned tasks. Under general supervision by a Respiratory Therapist, performs tasks according to policy and standard procedure.

• Monitors patient response to therapy and provides timely, accurate documentation in electronic medical record. 

• Therapies include administration of nasal oxygen, nebulized medication treatments, tracheostomy care, and Pulmonary Hygiene therapy (e.g.; Acapella, Thera-Pep, etc.), ECGs, to patients as prescribed by physician. (Note: For Respiratory Therapy Student Tech’s only, who have accomplished the theory and clinical module in P&PD, ABG puncture with analyzation, and/or non-invasive ventilation such as BIPAP/CPAP successfully in school and have completed a MHSM RC competency. Will establish and maintain applicable Respiratory Care competencies.)

• ▪ Maintains up-to-date knowledge of policies, standards, resources and research relative to work performed.

• ▪ Adapts procedures, treatments and services based on patient’s age, development and growth stage.

• ▪ Accurately completes Electronic Health Record documentation per department standards; and maintains the Order 

• Entry and Charging system for services rendered.

• ▪ Assists in training new Respiratory Care Assistants.

• ▪ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma/GED; or current student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and/or college level courses.

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

• Successful graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program is expected within 18 months of hire; and attainment of a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory 
  Care (NBRC) is expected within 6 months following graduation.