Respiratory Therapist Assistant

4 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Highmark Health Full time
Job Summary

This Respiratory Therapist Assistant role is designed to provide hands-on experience for individuals pursuing a career in respiratory therapy. Under the supervision of experienced respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals, you will assist with the delivery of respiratory modalities and therapies to patients.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in delivering respiratory modalities and therapies to patients under the guidance of experienced respiratory therapists.

Set up, maintain, and clean respiratory equipment and devices, ensuring they are in proper working condition and readily available for use.

Expand knowledge and skills related to respiratory therapy, collaborating effectively with the respiratory therapy team and other healthcare professionals.

Manage the storage and distribution of oxygen to ensure a continuous and safe supply to patients, monitoring and maintaining oxygen equipment and storage areas.

Accurately document the delivery of respiratory modalities and maintain patient records as required by hospital protocols.

Requirements

High School/GED

Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care, having completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.

BLS certification preferred.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct, including but not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. EEO is The Law Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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