Job detail

Respiratory Care Assistant* (MC: Unscheduled, Day Shift)

Loma Linda

#Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Disinfection #Calibration #Respiratory Care #American Heart Association #Bronchoscopy #Electrocardiogram

Quick overview

Assembles, cleans, and tests Class III respiratory therapy equipment and performs surface disinfection. Conducts patient care procedures such as electrocardiograms and assists the Special Procedures team with bronchoscopies.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association. No prior experience is required, but candidates must be able to perform basic math and communicate professionally in English.

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Job description

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Assistant assembles, cleans, tests and inspects "Class III" respiratory therapy equipment and performs surface disinfection of departmental equipment as needed. Performs simple and moderately complex patient care procedures such as electrocardiograms to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Performs duties to assist the Special Procedures team with bronchoscopy duties. Is trained on the job to perform these duties as well as to stock departmental supplies. Records information and keeps appropriate records. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. No experience required.

Knowledge and Skills

Assemble and test equipment, calibration of equipment, assembles and tests various medical gases, repair equipment.
Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association required.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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