Respiratory Support Aide

Carle Health
United States, Illinois, Urbana
611 West Park Street (Show on map)
May 01, 2024
Position Summary: The respiratory therapy assistant is responsible for processing respiratory therapy equipment and providing basic assistance to therapist by performing routine tasks under supervision of Respiratory Therapist. Provides assistance to Respiratory Therapist by stocking RT service areas with equipment and supplies, cleaning of equipment, low flow 02 rounds, blood gas sampling, data collection, etc. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Customer service experience preferred. Essential Functions: Cleaning and processing of respiratory equipment Stocking and organizing supplies and equipment for inpatient respiratory care areas Complete standard low flow o2 rounds and oximetry for all inpatient respiratory therapy areas. Help with data collection and process improvement data collection. Help oversee inventory of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies. Assist with cleaning and stocking respiratory care equipment, stocking patient care areas with proper RT equipment, monitoring of monthly airway boxes inpatient and aiding in help of needs of inpatient respiratory therapists with general pateint care needs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. \| For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.