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Respiratory Therapy Assistant (Flexi)

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center -
Chesapeake, VA

Job Details

Part-time
$18 an hour

Qualifications

BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Basic life support

Full Job Description

Summary

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is an unlicensed staff member who is currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program. The Respiratory Therapy Student works under the supervision of licensed Respiratory Therapist to assist with both with administrative and clinical duties within the scope of an unlicensed staff member.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Supply Maintenance

Maintain cleanliness and organization of supplies in the main and satellite respiratory supply rooms/areas
Monitor and assist with data collection for departmental inventory
Restocks respiratory supplies throughout the hospital

Equipment Maintenance

Clean equipment following hospital policy
Assist with preparing and setting up assigned equipment
Assist with monitoring and exchanging empty oxygen tanks
Audit inpatient areas for emergency equipment

Patient Care

Assist the licensed Respiratory Therapist with trach dressing or tie changes
Perform chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Assist with patient transport
Assist with patient repositioning using proper body mechanics to prevent injury.

Administrative Support

Assist with chart audits and other administrative work under the supervision of the Respiratory Leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Operations Manager, Respiratory Therapy

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Minimum Required Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Additional Qualifications

Current Student enrolled in the final 3 semesters of an accredited Respiratory Care program. Must remain in good standing in the program until graduation.

Certifications

Required certification: Must have current BLS.

Experience

Required

Current Student enrolled in the final 3 semesters of an accredited Respiratory Care program. Must remain in good standing in the program until graduation.

Education

Required

High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Saving

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Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Supply Maintenance

Maintain cleanliness and organization of supplies in the main and satellite respiratory supply rooms/areas

Monitor and assist with data collection for departmental inventory

Restocks respiratory supplies throughout the hospital

Equipment Maintenance

Clean equipment following hospital policy

Assist with preparing and setting up assigned equipment

Assist with monitoring and exchanging empty oxygen tanks

Audit inpatient areas for emergency equipment

Patient Care

Assist the licensed Respiratory Therapist with trach dressing or tie changes

Perform chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Assist with patient transport

Assist with patient repositioning using proper body mechanics to prevent injury.

Administrative Support

Assist with chart audits and other administrative work under the supervision of the Respiratory Leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Operations Manager, Respiratory Therapy

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Required Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Additional Qualifications

Current Student enrolled in the final 3 semesters of an accredited Respiratory Care program. Must remain in good standing in the program until graduation.

Certifications

Required certification: Must have current BLS.

Experience

Education

Licenses & Certifications

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