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Respiratory Care Associate (PRN)

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Location
Onsite (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the role

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is a nonprofit healthcare provider operating six hospital campuses and a multidisciplinary medical group across South Carolina and North Carolina. The Respiratory Care Associate role supports patient care by delivering oxygen and inhaled medications, performing EKG tracings, and maintaining respiratory equipment under clinical supervision.

Skills

Respiratory therapy Oxygen delivery Inhaled medication administration EKG tracing Patient care Clinical rotations BLS certification Medical gas administration

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Job Requirements

Position Summary

 

The PRN-Respiratory Care Associate under the guidance of the Supervisor, Department Director/Manager, and Medical Director performs the duties necessary to deliver inhaled medications and oxygen medical gases utilizing treatment and oxygen delivery devices. 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Education           

·        High school diploma or equivalent

·        Must be currently enrolled in a full-time Respiratory Therapy program OR within 6 months post-graduation with a South Carolina temporary respiratory therapy license.

·        Or recent Respiratory program graduate in process of obtaining SC RCP License and passing NBRC Respiratory boards.

 

Experience        

·        Has completed at minimum one semester of class through Respiratory Therapy program.

·        Must complete an in-house department orientation and competency training.

 

License/Registration/Certifications       

·        BLS Certification

 

Preferred Requirements

 

Preferred Education      

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Respiratory Student in an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
  • Or recent Respiratory program graduate in process of obtaining SC RCP License and passing NBRC Respiratory boards.

 Preferred Experience   

·        Has completed enough clinical rotations through Respiratory Therapy program, to qualify as a 2nd year student.

·        Must complete an in-house department orientation and competency training.

 

 

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications   

·        BLS Certification

 

Core Job Responsibilities

·        Delivery of oxygen to maintain oxygen saturations according to our Oxygen Protocol.

·        Administer respiratory inhaled medications for patients in general care areas.

·        Perform EKG tracings according to policy and procedures and upload to Epiphany Cardio Serve software.

·        Assist with stocking Respiratory supply areas as requested.

·        Other duties as assigned