Respiratory Care Associate
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18956 (NE S SEIU 1199NW HMC Resp/Anesth/END)
23205 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW HMC Resp/Anesth/END)
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide advanced respiratory therapy to patients.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under direct supervision, receive orientation and training in patient care procedures.
TYPICAL WORK
Provide therapy as ordered by the physicians, such as chest physiotherapy, hyper-inflation, nebulization, oxygen therapy, monitoring of continuous artificial ventilation;
Deliver, setup, and maintain respiratory equipment on patients and give instructions on its proper use;
Initiate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation techniques;
Perform the work of Respiratory Assistant;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accredited respiratory care therapy program approved by the State of Washington Department of Health
OR
equivalent education/experience.
Legal Requirement
Obtain licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington by passing the first available examination for licensure.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
12/14/1973: New Class
10/15/1976: Revise Class
10/20/1986: Abolish Class
04/18/1988: Reinstate/Revise Class
12/04/1992: Revise Class/Title
07/09/1999: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion