Respiratory Care Apprentice
Company: Kootenai Health
Location: Coeur D Alene
Posted on: November 25, 2022
Job Description:
Respiratory Care Apprentice28608Position Summary:A respiratory
care apprentice (RCA) is a currently enrolled respiratory therapy
student or recent graduate of respiratory care, who is employed in
a non-licensed capacity defined by Idaho state legislature under
the Respiratory Care Practice Act. A RCA may, under the direct
supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner, perform
all functions completed and approved by the respiratory care
manager and/or respiratory clinical educator and the director of
the associated school of respiratory care. Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of a
licensed respiratory care practitioner, the RCA will assist in the
diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary
diseasesAs the RCA advances through respiratory school and
knowledge increases through didactic and skill acquisition, at the
organizations discretion, the RCA may choose to advance assistive
duties through skill and competency validation as overseen by the
manager of pulmonary services and/or respiratory clinical educator.
Direct supervision by a respiratory care practitioner continues to
be required while the student is a Respiratory Care
Apprentice.Reads charts, equipment settings, literature, and other
printed and handwritten materials
Communicates with patients,
physicians, families, and co-workers in person and on
telephoneCollects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens
to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gasesAids
physicians and respiratory therapy staff members with procedures
Performs other related duties as assignedFamiliar with standard
concepts, practices, and procedures within the field Regular and
predictable attendance is an essential job functionCompetent to
meet age specific needs of the unit assigned Requirements and
Minimum Qualifications:
Actively enrolled student currently
in or starting their critical care rotation or a recent graduate in
good standing in an accredited school of respiratory therapy
requiredSuccessful completion of basic respiratory care clinical
skills as defined by competencies completed within the respiratory
care program The competency skills checklist must be signed by a
respiratory care instructor at the RCA s respective respiratory
program. Ongoing competency progression oversight will occur via
collaboration between the respiratory care program/instructor and
the respiratory care manager and/or respiratory care clinical
educator. The RCA s assigned duties will be at the discretion of
the organization but not to exceed competency validation.Intent to
pursue employment in the respiratory therapy department at Kootenai
Health preferred
- Upon graduation, a provisional license is required. The RCA may
continue to work for a maximum of 3 months under a provisional
license at which time they must show proof of Idaho RT licensure
and the minimum credential CRT. Registry credential (RRT) must be
completed within 6 months from date of graduation.
- Working-level knowledge of the English language, including
reading, writing, and speaking EnglishMust possess, or be able to
obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete
online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access
online forms and policies, etc.
- BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red
Cross, AHA Heartsaver
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
requiredWorking Conditions:
- Must be able to maintain a standing
and/or sitting position
- Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs.Typical Equipment
used in a clinical roleMust be able to stoop, crouch or bendMust be
able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment Must be able to
assist in patient transferKootenai Health complies with applicable
federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or
sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them
differently because of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status or sex.Schedule: Part Time,Variable
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Keywords: Kootenai Health, Coeur d'Alene , Respiratory Care Apprentice, Other , Coeur D Alene, Idaho
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