Respiratory Care Assistant, Cardiopulmonary Services

JOB SUMMARY: The RC Assistant is responsible for providing basic respiratory care services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The RC Assistant implements general respiratory care procedures to include; oxygen/humidity therapy, aerosol therapy, chest PT, medication nebulizers, IPPB, ABGs and other non-critical respiratory care procedures. The individual may not deliver mechanical ventilation or conduct invasive monitoring.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Active enrollment in the second year curriculum of an approved respiratory care associate degree program
• Current BLS Certification
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. 
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.