Respiratory Care Assistant- Per Diem Variable Cape Fear Valley Health System - 3.2 Fayetteville, NC Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications BLS Certification English High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Facility Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Respiratory Care Services Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Maintains an adequate amount of supplies, medication, and medical gas tanks within the department. Takes care of accumulating dirty equipment and the processing of equipment. Administers medications via nebulizer, as well as, participate in other forms of intermittent non-invasive patient care. Does not participate in critical care or the care of unstable patients. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Maintains adequate amounts of supplies needed for the department Picks up dirty equipment and then processes them to maintain an adequate supply of clean, ready to use equipment Performs testing of Cidex and\or other solutions utilized by the department Administers continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines Does not participate in invasive procedures (Intubations) or critical care (mechanical ventilation) Instruct patients in the use and performance of Incentive Spirometry Performs CPT per department guidelines Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system Performs Arterial punctures Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

High school diploma or equivalent required Registration with the NCRCB as an RCA required Enrolled student in good standing of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program required

Work Experience :

None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests

Physical Requirements :

Ability to communicate orally Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment Visual acuity Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time Ability to position and move patients Ability to push heavy equipment to patients' bedsides Position may involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials Required Licenses and Certifications BLS - American Heart Association Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity