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Position description
The Respiratory Care Assistant 2 (RCA 2) will perform all duties required as a Respiratory Care Assistant (RCA ). In addition, RCA 2’s will provide support for respiratory care services for the treatment of patients with disordered respiratory physiology under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist. They are responsible for delivering varied oxygen devices to hospital patients and care areas on a timely basis. The RCA 2 will work closely with a Registered Respiratory Therapist providing support to general care patients performing Home Durable Medical Equipment (DME) assessments, assist with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) placement and skin integrity monitoring, overnight oximetry studies, and nocturnal oxygen trends. They will also check humidification/change water for all high flow devices on the general care floor. This position also supports the respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians with their equipment/supply needs, work lists, and workload data throughout the Mayo complex. RCA 2’s will also serve in the department communications center and provide information management and data entry for department billing, QA database, and in support of research studies. RCA 2’s members of the hospital Code 45 team, performing CPR as required. Staff at RMH perform 12 Lead EKG’s.
Qualifications
Minimum educational level is a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) plus 3 years’ experience in a direct patient care role OR completion of 3 years of a baccalaureate program in respiratory care OR 1 year experience as Respiratory Care Assistant . Must be able to learn and perform CPR. Must have good verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with a variety of individuals. Have strong independent problem-solving skills to respond to unpredictable situations. Maturity, initiative, commitment to patient and customer service, and good judgment focusing on patient safety are required. Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment. Expected to follow proper precautions to avoid potential exposure to infectious agents, hazardous substances, noise, and heat. Good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to work with equipment. CPR will be taught if not already BLS trained. Must be able to differentiate medical life support gases. Previous knowledge of medical terminology/abbreviations helpful.
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
$21.64 – $31.23 / hour
Benefits eligible
No
Schedule
Full Time
Hours / Pay period
72
Schedule details
Hours for the position:
7am-3pm/ 3pm-11pm
Weekend schedule
Varies
International Assignment
No
Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.
Recruiter
Anna Francis
EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
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