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LifePoint Health Respiratory Care Assistant - PRN in Sylva, North Carolina
Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.
Where We Are: Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.
Why Choose Us: · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees · Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants · Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare · And much more…
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Care Assistant examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment. Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources. Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders. Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment. Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
QUALIFICATIONS: Listed with the NC Board of Respiratory Therapy as a Respiratory Care Assistant. Respiratory Therapy students are eligible to apply for this position. Acquire American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds. Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares. Ability to hear and distinguish heart and lung sounds. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during highly stressful situations. Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media. Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies.
EEOC Statement: Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary
Organization: **
Title: Respiratory Care Assistant - PRN
Location: NC-Sylva
Requisition ID: 7463-11829