Respiratory Care Assistant

Respiratory Care Assistant

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $25.80 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Respiratory Care Assistant with HCA HealthONE Swedish you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Care Assistant is a full-time student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, preferably within the second year. Under the supervision of respiratory therapists, the assistant performs basic tasks learned in class and practices them in the school laboratory. These tasks have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at area hospitals. The assistant follows TMCA Departmental Policies and Procedures and performs tasks only after successfully passing theoretical tests and practical competencies administered by TMCA Respiratory Therapy Department leadership. As the assistant progresses in knowledge and experience and demonstrates competency in additional skills and proficiencies, the job scope will increase accordingly.

Position Requirements:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required
• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• 1 year completed of a Respiratory Therapy program is preferred.
• 6 months of previous experience preferred
• Knowledge of respiratory principles and procedures, hospital supplies, and hospital routines is preferred.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Respiratory Care Assistant PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.