The Respiratory Therapy Aide assists licensed Respiratory Therapists in providing compassionate, patient-centered care through delegated patient care activities, respiratory support functions, and operational assistance. This position promotes safe and efficient patient care through collaboration with therapists, nurses, providers, patients, and families while maintaining competency in assigned responsibilities and adhering to established policies and procedures.
Provides delegated patient care and respiratory support activities, offering support to licensed Respiratory Therapists, including assisting with activities of daily living, bathing and general hygiene, patient positioning and transfers, obtaining approved patient measurements, assisting during tracheostomy-related care, supporting airway clearance activities, and preparing patients for respiratory procedures and treatments.
70%
Communicate effectively with members of the Respiratory Therapy team and other members of the patient’s healthcare team by reporting patient observations, equipment concerns, changes in patient condition, and other pertinent information during shift handoff and throughout the workday.
10%
Maintains respiratory equipment and a safe patient care environment by transporting respiratory equipment, cleaning and organizing respiratory equipment, stocking respiratory supplies, ensuring equipment readiness, maintaining patient care areas, and removing unnecessary clutter from the clinical environment.
10%
Documents assigned patient care activities, vital signs, patient observations, respiratory equipment checks, and other approved information in the Electronic Health Record according to departmental policies and competency requirements.
5%
Other duties as assigned.
5%
This role does not independently perform respiratory care as defined by the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practice Act.
Education:
High school diploma or GED is required. Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English is required. Enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy degree program or graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy degree program preferred.
Experience:
Previous experience in healthcare is preferred but not required.
License/Certification/Credential:
BLS certification required or willing to obtain.
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Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children’s Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.
