ACA Respiratory Care Assistant (Per Diem)

ACA Respiratory Care Assistant (Per Diem)

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Respiratory Care Assistant providing essential support in respiratory care services. This part-time role involves maintaining adequate supplies, medications, and medical gas tanks within the department. You will be responsible for collecting and processing used equipment and administering medications via nebulizer, along with assisting in other forms of intermittent non-invasive patient care. This position does not involve critical care or managing unstable patients.

Education

Applicants must be enrolled students in good standing at an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program affiliated with a regional healthcare system. Verification of good standing and successful completion of a competency evaluation in respiratory care procedures, as defined by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board, is required.

Experience and Requirements

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Registration with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as a Respiratory Care Assistant.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations while interacting with coworkers, patients, and visitors.
• Strong oral communication skills, manual dexterity for equipment operation and assembly, good visual acuity, and physical stamina to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Capability to position and move patients and transport heavy equipment to patient bedsides.
• Willingness to work in an environment where exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur.

This opportunity is located in a regional healthcare setting serving the Southeastern United States, offering a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care and excellence.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc