Respiratory Care Assistant

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs basic respiratory therapy procedures under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist in accordance with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Procedures include, but are not limited to oxygen, aerosol therapy with and without medication, hyperinflation therapy, incentive spirometry, airway care, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and EKG. Performs diagnostic procedures including, but are not limited to oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, and pulmonary function testing. May participate in monitoring of CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilators. Consults with and assists physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitates the implementation of physician orders. Assess patients and evaluates appropriateness and quality of respiratory care of individual patients for the purpose of making necessary modifications and adjustments of care plan and equipment use.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with current participation in respiratory classes and clinical rotations.
• Must have knowledge of basic respiratory therapy procedures and have documented competency validation.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.
• Must be able to organize, prioritize, and function in an environment with multiple stress factors.
• Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are vital aspects of the job.
• Must demonstrate the ability to exercise professional judgment in dealing with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Must be able to use a computer for documentation and other relevant activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic respiratory therapy procedures under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist in accordance with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, and pulmonary function testing.
• May participate in monitoring of CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilators.
• Consults with and assists physicians and nurses with respiratory care plan for patients and facilitates the implementation of physician orders.
• Assess patients and evaluates appropriateness and quality of respiratory care of individual patients for the purpose of making necessary modifications and adjustments of care plan and equipment use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed