Respiratory Aide

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

100926 Respiratory Aide

Requisition Job Description

Assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care. Must be under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner. Reports to: Department Manager and Director FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Must be enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor. The educational institution must verify that the student is in good standing with a minimum grade of 2.0 in all RCP courses, and an overall average of 2.0 must be maintained. Licenses: Must register with the Board on a form provided by the Board before providing respiratory care procedures as a Respiratory Care Assistant. Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions The educational institution must verify that the student has successfully completed a competency evaluation that certifies the student to be competent in all of the following respirator care procedures: Oxygen Supply Systems Equipment Processing Manual Resuscitation Oxygen Administration Humidity and Aerosol Therapy Small Volume Nebulizer Therapy MDI Administration Incentive Spirometry Non-invasive Mechanical Airway Clearance Therapy Chest Physiotherapy with suctioning Arterial Puncture Electrocardiogram (if performed) Patient Reporting Non-Essential Functions

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

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