Resp Therapist Asst FLEX

The Respiratory Therapist Assistant (RTA) serves as a resource to all Acute Care, Emergency and Critical Care areas under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist (RT). Performs a variety of basic respiratory therapy procedures and assists with equipment setup and maintenance in support of patient needs for respiratory therapy.

Job Information:

Department: Respiratory - Anschutz (Aurora)
Job Status: FLEX
Shift: Per Department Need

Salary Information

Hourly Rate of Pay: $21.65

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs pre-use testing, set up, disassembly, cleaning, reprocessing and basic maintenance for various respiratory care equipment and oxygen delivery devices under the supervision of an RT.
• In an Ambulatory setting, performs simple spirometry and respiratory education/care coordination under the supervision of an RT.
• In the Inpatient setting, may perform basic respiratory care under the supervision of an RT, including but not limited to: airway clearance techniques, home O2 set-up, assisting with transports, assisting with prone positioning, HAPI prevention activities, tracheostomy care, assisting with retaping of ETT and suctioning.
• Follows departmental or organizational practices and procedures that minimize risk of harm to patients, foster communication, support effective teamwork and ensure system effectiveness.
• May participate in departmental committees and/or projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • High School diploma or GED
• Area of Study
  • Must be enrolled in accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Experience

  • Required:None

• Licenses & Certifications

  • Basic Life Support

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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