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Respiratory Student - Limited Permit Certified Respiratory Therapists with limited permits granted by the Ohio Medical Board assumes responsibility for performing respiratory care to patient populations demonstrating abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the supervision/direction of a Registered Respiratory Therapist and after completion of didactic coursework, passing proficiency testing and orientation.
MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs procedures verified by their Verification of Work Form from their accredited respiratory care program and must pass skills and competency for those procedures approved
2. Provides age-appropriate basic and intermediate care to patients of all ages
3. Provides cardiopulmonary care services under supervision/direction of a Registered Respiratory Therapist and in accordance with physician’s orders, department policies and procedures
4. Reviews patient medical record for history, current respiratory care orders and other patient data, (i.e. PFT’s, X-rays, blood gases, etc.) to ensure appropriate planning and administration of ordered therapy.
5. Performs respiratory therapy assessments with the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
6. Provides basic and intermediate respiratory therapy modalities to all patient populations, i.e. medicated aerosol/inhaler delivery, airway clearance therapy, oxygen and humidity therapy, Incentive spirometry, noninvasive monitors, noninvasive ventilation, blood gas sampling and analysis, patient monitoring, etc.
7. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare team members.
8. Recommends alternative mode of therapy when applicable.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education:
- Actively enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program
- Possesses a current temporary limited permit to practice Respiratory Care (RCLP-L1) in the State of Ohio.
- Educational verification from the college or university affirming clinical exposure.
- Completion of fall semester of junior year of an AMA and COARC approved program. Upon graduation from an AMA or COARC approved program, the candidate has 90-days to obtain the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential in order to maintain employment.
- Certification in Basic Life Support by American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. ACLS, PALS, NRP certification preferred or obtained within 90-days of hire
Minimum Experience:
- Working towards obtaining a Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
- Prior experience in basic/intermediate respiratory care and procedures preferred.
- Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred when appropriate for site.
- Strong critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Demonstrates skill in use of Electronic Medical Health record software for inpatient care.
- Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills, work ethic and the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests, physicians, and coworkers.
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/guests.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests, physicians, and coworkers.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific are in the treatment, assessment, and education of patients serviced
- Technically agile to handle and troubleshoot equipment
- Demonstrate flexibility, respond positively to changes in workload and work as team player.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature and the like.
- Lifts weights of approximately 50 lbs., must be able to move freely a large H size cylinder of oxygen on a cart.
- Substantial physical effort exerted up to fifty percent of work time.
- Ability to walk, stand, and bend more than eighty percent of time.
- Frequent (fifty to eighty percent of work time) exposure to adverse conditions.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Per Diem
- Various shifts: Days/Nights
- Up to 12.0 hr./shift.
