Respiratory Care Assistant
WakeMed
Respiratory Care Assistant
Ready to breathe life into your career while making a real impact?
At WakeMed, we're not just a hospitalwe're a community built on compassion, excellence, and innovation. As a Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA), you'll be part of a team that's deeply committed to delivering exceptional care to the patients within our community!
What You'll Do:
As an RCA, you'll work under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and support our respiratory therapy team in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You'll gain hands-on experience while continuing your education in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)-approved program.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Administering breathing treatments and supplemental oxygen therapy
- Assisting with patient assessments and documentation
- Operating and setting up respiratory equipment
- Performing procedures such as aerosol therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, airway clearance therapy, and chest physiotherapy with suctioning
- Supporting arterial puncture and electrocardiograms (if applicable)
- Recording patient data in our medical record system
What You'll Need:
- Enrollment in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
- Current certifications in:
- Respiratory Care Assistant - required
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- A passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence
Why WakeMed?
We live the WakeWay to Excellencea culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous learning. Here, you're not just gaining experienceyou're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in your growth and celebrates your contributions.
Let's grow your career together.
If you're ready to take the next step in your respiratory therapy journey, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.
EOE
Respiratory Care Assistant Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required AND Enrolled in Accredited Program Respiratory Therapy Required
Training Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required
WakeMed Health & Hospitals- ...UNC Health - - Responsibilities: Assist respiratory therapist/technician in performing routine age appropriate Respiratory Care procedures; Record all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies; Record patient information...Suggested
UNC Health
Raleigh, NC4 days ago $21.62 - $31.07 per hour
...communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary: Assist with Respiratory Therapy needs for non-critically ill patients in a hospital... ...technician in performing routine age appropriate Respiratory Care procedures. Performs quality basic respiratory Care procedures...SuggestedHourly payDaily paidUNC Health
Raleigh, NC2 days ago
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