What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Assistant - St. John's position at Fairview Health Services?
The M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital has now opened their Respiratory Care Assistant role for the 2025 year! This is a great opportunity for any student currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program to gain knowledge, skills, and real-world practice during your program!
A person in this position would provide routine Respiratory Therapy modalities to patients as appropriate based on this student role and their competency level. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant would be required to show competency in Respiratory Therapy modalities prior to assuming RT role and will work under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist.
Performs respiratory therapy duties under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Maintains changes and discontinues medical gas.
- Performs aerosol and humidity therapies.
- Administers routine airway clearance.
- Administers lung expansion therapies.
- Monitors Bronchial drainage.
- Performs ABG (Arterial Blood Gases)
- Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Provides patients, families, and other providers in disease management education.
- Reviews patient’s chart to make recommendations for Plan of care
- Interpret spirometry results
Demonstrates effective communication.
- Communicates effectively with CPS staff and other Interprofessional team members.
- Strives to provide excellent customer service
- Use of AIDET (acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, and thanks) with patient and families
- Listen and understand customer needs
- Uses error prevention skills
Required
Education
- Student in good standing in CoARC approved program for Respiratory Therapy
License/Certification/Registration
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Qualifications:
$28.71-$40.54 / Hourly
Salary : $29 - $41
