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Respiratory Therapy Assistant
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$69,772 / year median in Minnesota
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Department:
Respiratory Care FTE:
Casual (2 vacancies)Workdays:
Monday- Friday and every other weekend Shift(s):
Days/Evening Shift Length:
8 hoursLocation:
In-Person Other:
No benefits SUMMARY Performs basic respiratory care procedures under supervision of Respiratory Therapist or Senior Respiratory Therapist.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists members of the treatment team in specialized care of patients; may check orders
- Performs treatments including bronchodilator therapy, sputum induction and suctioning in non-critical care areas
- Performs bedside spirometry
- Initiates or operates certain oxygen and aerosol delivery systems
- Initiates non-invasive ventilator support like CPAP and BiPAP in non-critical care areas
- Draws arterial blood gas samples
- Observes and reports the development of signs and symptoms indicative of problems
- Follows patients for specific problems and evaluates progress being made as well as evaluates patient's follow-through of treatment plan
- Records actions and observations on patient chart, prepares and maintains medical records
- Cleans, sets up, and delivers equipment for use to patient care areas
- Repairs and maintains equipment
- Instructs new personnel in job duties and responsibilities
- Performs related work as required, but only when trained to do so
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an American Medical Association approved respiratory care program
- Six months of approved experience in the care of patients appropriate to the area of specialization (Clinical rotation as part of respiratory care program is acceptable)
- OR an approved, equivalent combination of training and experience