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WakeMed

Respiratory Care Assistant

WakeMed, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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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 www.wakemed.org. 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