Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Job description

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant provides support for respiratory care services for the treatment of patients with disordered respiratory physiology under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist. Responsible for delivering varied oxygen devices on a timely basis. The respiratory therapy assistant performs hospital-wide rounds on a daily basis to monitor and provide service to patients using respiratory support devices. Supports the respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians with their equipment/supplies needs, work lists, workload data throughout Mayo Clinic. Assists with department communications and provides information management and data entry for department billing, QA database, and in support of research studies. Member of the hospital Code 250 team, performing CPR as required. Assists with equipment set up and cleaning. May assist in the Bronchoscopy Suite if needed. - Minimum educational level is a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) plus acute care experience in a direct patient care role. - Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program. - CPR Certification Additional Qualifications: - Must be able to perform CPR. - Must have good verba...