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Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Hennepin Healthcare
MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Temporary

Respiratory Therapy Assistant(240820)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital.

The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities.

Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a casual Respiratory Therap y Assistant to join our Respiratory Care Team. This position is casual, no benefits, evening shift and every other weekend, 8-hour shifts.

Performs basic respiratory care procedures under supervision of Respiratory Therapist or Senior Respiratory Therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists members of the treatment team in specialized care of patients; may check orders
  • Performs treatments including bronchodilator therapy, sputum induction and suctioning in non-critical care areas
  • Performs bedside spirometry
  • Initiates or operates certain oxygen and aerosol delivery systems
  • Initiates non-invasive ventilator support like CPAP and BiPAP in non-critical care areas
  • Draws arterial blood gas samples
  • Observes and reports the development of signs and symptoms indicative of problems
  • Follows patients for specific problems and evaluates progress being made as well as evaluates patient's follow-through of treatment plan
  • Records actions and observations on patient chart, prepares and maintains medical records
  • Cleans, sets up, and delivers equipment for use to patient care areas
  • Repairs and maintains equipment
  • Instructs new personnel in job duties and responsibilities
  • Performs related work as required, but only when trained to do so

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an American Medical Association approved respiratory care program
  • Six months of approved experience in the care of patients appropriate to the area of specialization (Clinical rotation as part of respiratory care program is acceptable)
  • OR an approved, equivalent combination of training and experience
  • 30+ days ago
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