Respiratory Care Assistant - PRN

Respiratory Care Assistant - PRN-7462-8843

Description

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, as required by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB), the Respiratory Care Assistant will assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders, performing duties as listed in the Declaratory Ruling issued by the NCRCB on July 8, 2021 (also listed below).

They must also be able to calibrate, clean and maintain diagnostic equipment and recognize when equipment malfunctions.

Employment Requirements*

The employing facility will have the Respiratory Care Assistant complete competency evaluations on the procedures they are eligible to perform (as listed above), prior to independent performance.

The job classification denoted by the employing facility will be Respiratory Care Assistant and the RCA will wear a name tag with this designation at all times, including name and title "Respiratory Care Assistant".

The Respiratory Care Assistant must maintain, at a minimum, certification in Basic Life Support which includes Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) use.

The Respiratory Care Assistant will not replace any licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner on any shift, nor will the RCA be given an individual assignment, but instead will work with the RCP(s) on their assignments.

The Respiratory Care Assistant must maintain BCLS credentials while employed.

The Respiratory Care Assistant, upon employment, must register with the NCRCB where the approval will be visible on the online verification system, and must be supplied to the employing facility.

The Respiratory Care Assistant may not remain in the RCA status more than a total of 12 months or until they are licensed by the NCRCB, whichever comes first.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and

prevention.

Maintains hospital and clinic standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of role or practice.

Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his / her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and

Values of the organization.

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and the TJC

standards and or standards from other accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

Respiratory / Pulmonary

Primary Location

NC-Rutherfordton

Schedule

Per Diem / PRNWork SchedulePRN - rotate weekends, various shifts