Respiratory Care Assistant

Overview:

Come join the #1 hospital system in North Carolina

The Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA) is enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that have been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Respiratory Care Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP).
• The RCA will be competent and perform the following respiratory care procedures: oxygen supply systems, equipment processing, manual resuscitation, oxygen administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, small volume nebulizer therapy, MDI administration, incentive spirometry, non-invasive mechanical airway clearance therapy, chest physiotherapy with suctioning, arterial puncture, electrocardiogram (if performed by hiring institute), and patient reporting.

Department Description:

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. For more information, visit

EOE

Licensure:

Respiratory Care Assistant Required. Basic Life Support Required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required.

Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And College Courses Respiratory Therapy Required
Experience:
Training Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required