Respiratory Care Assistant

City/State: Alton, Illinois

Categories: Respiratory and Pulmonary

Job Status: Full-Time

Req ID : 114089

Pay Range: $17.00 - $21.07 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's Alton Memorial Hospital as a Respiratory Care Assistant. This is a perfect opportunity for respiratory students to gain experience!

$20/hr For Less Than 1 Year of Experience and $21 For Greater Than 1 Year of Experience

Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program

• PRN

• Will Work Around School Curriculum

• Hands on Experience

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The Respiratory Therapy department consists of certified and registered therapist that treat disease of the pulmonary system of the human body.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides basic routine patient care activities in the general care areas related to respiratory care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Provides cleaning, processing and general maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.

• Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.

• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.

• Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management.

• Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Resp Educatnl Permit-MO Only

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

• 401(k) plan with BJC match

• Tuition Assistance available on first day

• BJC Institute for Learning and Development

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer