Respiratory Therapy Tech Non Certified PRN

Community Health Systems • Jefferson City, TN • 2d ago

The Respiratory Therapy Technician - Non-Certified

Shift: PRN, varied hours

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapy Technician - Non-Certified provides basic respiratory care services under the direction of a licensed respiratory therapist or physician. This role involves assisting with respiratory treatments, monitoring patients, and maintaining respiratory equipment. The technician supports patient care by ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment and follows all departmental protocols and procedures.

Essential Functions

Assists licensed respiratory therapists in the preparation and administration of basic respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and incentive spirometry.

Observes and monitors patients during respiratory therapy treatments, reporting any adverse reactions or unusual observations to the supervising therapist or physician.

Cleans, maintains, and sets up respiratory equipment following established infection control and safety protocols.

Records treatment administration and patient responses in the medical record as directed.

Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for respiratory procedures, ensuring proper stock levels and equipment functionality.

Educates patients and families on basic respiratory exercises and therapies under the guidance of licensed personnel.

Adheres to all departmental policies, safety regulations, and infection prevention protocols to maintain a safe patient care environment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Completion of a Respiratory Therapy Technician training program or coursework in a related healthcare field preferred

0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in respiratory care or related field required

Experience in respiratory therapy, pulmonary function testing, or oxygen therapy support preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic understanding of respiratory therapy principles and practices.

Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under supervision.

Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Knowledge of infection control practices and equipment maintenance protocols.

Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks in a busy clinical setting.

Licenses and Certifications

BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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