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Respiratory Care Assistant / Respiratory Care / PRN

Catawba

Location
Onsite (Hickory, NC)
Employment
Per Diem
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the Role

Catawba Valley Medical Center is the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, dedicated to providing exceptional, accessible healthcare. The Respiratory Care Assistant role involves evaluating patients and administering therapy under supervision within a comprehensive medical network.

Skills

Respiratory care Patient evaluation Therapeutic gas administration Drug administration Respirator monitoring BCLS ACLS PALS NRP Clinical supervision

Full job details

Summary of Performance Expectations

Evaluates patients in therapy and advises physicians on appropriate therapy modalities. Provides respiratory care to patients through administration of therapeutic gases and drugs, and by setting up and monitoring respirators and other devices. Patient population includes neo-nates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Education and Credentials:

Required:
  • Student in Good Standing at CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program, maintaining a minimum grade of at least 2.0 in all RCP courses and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained.
  • Must have a current Provisional NC Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
  • BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP certified within three months of employment.
  • Works under supervision in the following areas: ED, Floor Therapy, CCU.
Preferred:

Membership in AARC.

Work Experience:

Required:

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred:


About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:
  • Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
  • American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.