Beaumont Health System Hiring for Respiratory Care Assistant at Royal Oak, Michigan Full Time

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist, provides care to patients with acute and chronic illness by administering various therapeutic modalities and by providing reinforcement for the education and instruction developed in the patient care plan. Processes equipment and maintains inventory as directed by the Supervisor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Follow the patient care plan as developed by the Respiratory Therapist, adhering to established protocols for Med-Neb therapy and the initiation and titration of oxygen. Equipment processing, including high level disinfection of reusables, oxygen tank maintenance, and replenishing of supply par levels as needed. Perform chart review for verification of orders; provide electronic documentation; provide reinforcement of patient and family instruction. Participation in department Process Improvement (Kaizens). Equipment evaluation. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. *Education / Training:Current enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy degree program. *Work Experience:None required *Certification, Licensure, Registration:Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification Beaumont Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.