The associate administers prescribed medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients while operating and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment under direct supervision. Responsibilities also include performing blood gas analysis, monitoring routine oxygen therapy, and participating in patient care rounds to help develop respiratory care plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have successfully completed one year of an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program, or possess a High School diploma/GED with a minimum of ten years of on-the-job training, or hold an Associate's degree in science. A current BLS certification is required for this role.
associate degreeprofessional certificatehigh schoolBLS CertificationEquipment MaintenancePatient EducationRespiratory CareOxygen TherapyEquipment CalibrationPatient Care RoundsBlood Gas AnalysisPatient TransportsMedical Gases AdministrationRespiratory Care Plan DevelopmentAerosolized Drugs AdministrationTherapeutic Treatments Setup
Job description
Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Benefits Statement At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Note
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Administers respiratory care under the direct supervision of Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Administers prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients and uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment. Performs blood gas analysis and maintenance on analyzers and provides/monitors routine oxygen therapy. Operates, calibrates, processes and maintains respiratory equipment. Sets up and administers therapeutic treatments. Performs patient care rounds, and interacts with the Respiratory Case Manager and/or Senior Respiratory Therapist in the development of the patients respiratory care plan. Performs patient transports. Educates patient, as needed, regarding the use of equipment.
1.
Successful completion of one year of an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
OR High School diploma/GED with OJT for minimum of ten years.
OR Associates degree in science.
2.
BLS certification required.
Facility Description DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Career Development
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
Employee Discount Program
Elder Care
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Long Term Care
Childcare
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Match
A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.
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