Respiratory Aide, PRN
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.
Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier.
Job Description:
Assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care. Must be under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.
Reports to:
Department Manager and Director FLSA:
Non-exempt
Education:
Must be enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Care Program that has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its predecessor.
Requirements:
- Must register with the Board on a form provided by the Board before providing respiratory care procedures as a Respiratory Care Assistant.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions:
- Oxygen Supply Systems Equipment Processing
- Manual Resuscitation
- Oxygen Administration
- Humidity and Aerosol Therapy
- Small Volume Nebulizer Therapy
- MDI Administration
- Incentive Spirometry
- Non-invasive Mechanical Airway Clearance Therapy
- Chest Physiotherapy with suctioning
- Arterial Puncture
- Electrocardiogram (if performed)
- Patient Reporting
Why join our team?
We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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