Royal Oak - Part time, 12 hour shift, 24 hours per week, rotating shift.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides care to patients with acute and chronic illness by administering various therapeutic modalities and by providing reinforcement for the education and instruction developed in the patient care plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Follows the patient care plan as developed by the registered respiratory therapist, adhering to protocols for the delivery of medication and oxygen setups/titration. Set up and monitor patients placed on non-invasive ventilation (depending on site)
2. Equipment processing, including high level disinfection of reusable supplies, oxygen tank maintenance, replenishing of par levels as needed.
3. Performs chart review for verification of orders; provide electronic documentation; provide reinforcement of patient and family education.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education / Training:
* Current enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy degree program.
* To work as an RCA, selected candidates must successfully complete training modules and competency check offs (tailored to their scope of practice) developed by the department.
* Incumbent will be re-evaluated in two years if graduation did not occur.
B. Work Experience:
* Completed the basic therapy clinical rotation in the employee's perspective college program.
C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
* Current BCLS certification.
D. Other Qualifications:
* Communication and computer skills necessary to document online and provide information to staff, nursing and physicians. Maintaining patient confidentiality and the ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy for patients and their families.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
A. Physical Effort:
* Frequent walking/standing/bending/sitting/kneeling/reaching. Pushing/pulling > 60 pounds. Lifting > 60 pounds.
B. Work Environment:
* Inpatient and Outpatient hospital setting. Exposed to hazardous substances, infectious diseases and oxygen enriched environment. Temperature and noise of the environment may vary.
* Beaumont Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
Beaumont Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
