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Position Overview:
As a Respiratory Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals in the treatment and care of patients with respiratory disorders. Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients undergoing respiratory therapy under the direct supervision of the licensed, registered respiratory therapist/s (practitioner).
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment:
Equipment Setup and Maintenance:
Patient Education:
Collaboration with Healthcare Team:
Monitoring and Documentation:
Emergency Response:
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Administrative Duties:
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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About UNC Health Appalachian:
UNC Health Appalachian is the leading healthcare system in the High Country of North Carolina. Committed to building a healthier community and simply "Making Life Better," UNC Health Appalachian offers access to three hospitals, multiple medical offices, and twenty-two outpatient services. UNC Health Appalachian strives to continuously provide all members of the community with access to the best possible medical treatment, illness prevention, research, and wellness education. Visit apprhs.org for more information.
About UNC Health:
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
UNC Health Appalachian is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.
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recruitment@apprhs.org
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$60k-72k (estimate)
03/24/2024
05/11/2024
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