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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Respiratory Therapy Assistant in Minneapolis, Minnesota
SUMMARY We are currently seeking a casual/ /Respiratory Therapy Assistant* *to join our Respiratory Care Team. This position is casual, no benefits, evening shift and every other weekend, 8-hour shifts.
Performs basic respiratory care procedures under supervision of Respiratory Therapist or Senior Respiratory Therapist.
RESPONSIBILITIES * Assists members of the treatment team in specialized care of patients; may check orders * Performs treatments including bronchodilator therapy, sputum induction and suctioning in non-critical care areas * Performs bedside spirometry * Initiates or operates certain oxygen and aerosol delivery systems * Initiates non-invasive ventilator support like CPAP and BiPAP in non-critical care areas * Draws arterial blood gas samples * Observes and reports the development of signs and symptoms indicative of problems * Follows patients for specific problems and evaluates progress being made as well as evaluates patient's follow-through of treatment plan * Records actions and observations on patient chart, prepares and maintains medical records * Cleans, sets up, and delivers equipment for use to patient care areas * Repairs and maintains equipment * Instructs new personnel in job duties and responsibilities * Performs related work as required, but only when trained to do so
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: * Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an American Medical Association approved respiratory care program * Six months of approved experience in the care of patients appropriate to the area of specialization (Clinical rotation as part of respiratory care program is acceptable) * OR an approved, equivalent combination of training and experience
Title: Respiratory Therapy Assistant
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 240820