Job Description

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Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) focuses students nearing graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program to have clinical training with Respiratory Therapist

Reports to:

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Provide assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disorder across the continuum of care
• Treat patients using oxygen and oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy
• Sets up and operates various types of respiratory equipment to be utilized in the routine treatment of respiratory diseases
• Communicate effective to care team concerning patient’s condition, results of diagnostic studies, and responses to treatment plans
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the National Board of Respiratory Care, DNV, UMC departmental standard policy and procedure manual.
• All other assigned duties related to Respiratory Therapy

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled and in good standing in a Respiratory program

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

N/A

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Maintains infection control procedures

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position has interaction with various departments and hospital staff

Physical Capabilities

Requires extended periods of standing, walking, talking, and listening. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work irregular hours and may include weekends

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*