Respiratory Intern - Southside Medical Center

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Respiratory Intern / Aide II

Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia

PRN (as needed; 36 hours every six weeks required)

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Job Summary :

The Respiratory Aide II, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, may provide basic respiratory care to non-acute patients. This role may also be responsible for cleaning, assembling, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment. Must maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area.

Essential Functions :

• Under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, draws arterial and / or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, record and report results, and perform quality controls as required.
• May administer oxygen delivery devices. Sets-up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• May provides basic respiratory therapy techniques to include : Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and all other treatment modalities.
• May perform EKG’s; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units.
• Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations
• Arranges for the repair of broken equipment.
• Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment
• Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries
• Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage
• Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education :

Required Licensing & Certifications :

Experience : None

Skills & Abilities :

Training : None

Many of our opportunities reward

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w / AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

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