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Respiratory Care Assistant Cohort at BJC HealthCare | LAYIQ

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”
Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Role Purpose
Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides basic routine patient care activities in the general care areas related to respiratory care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Provides cleaning, processing and general maintenance of equipment.

Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.
Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management.
Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.
Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
Preferred Requirements
Licenses & Certifications
Resp Educatnl Permit-MO Only

Respiratory Care Assistant Cohort

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