Respiratory Care Assistant

Overview Come join the #1 hospital system in North Carolina Requirements 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