Limited Permit Respiratory Student - PRN

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Chardon is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to provide basic respiratory care. Responsibilities include airway clearance therapy, patient monitoring, and oxygen therapy. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program. Experience in respiratory therapy is preferred. Join a dedicated team committed to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Holder of current Ohio Limited Practice Permit is required.
• Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform airway clearance therapy and patient monitoring.
• Administer oxygen and humidity therapy.

Skills

Airway clearance therapy

Patient monitoring

Oxygen and humidity therapy

CPR

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program

Tools

Bedside spirometry

Noninvasive monitors

ECG equipment

Job description

Overview

The Respiratory Care Assistant is learning and incorporating the mission statement and standards of behavior of his/her hospital or care facility. This Assistant performs basic competencies within orientation and provides satisfactory respiratory care independently post verification of education and completed competency.

What You Will Do

• Airway clearance therapy
• Patient monitoring (bedside spirometry, noninvasive monitors, and ECG)
• Oxygen and humidity therapy
• Special procedures (CPR, collect data, equipment setups)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Diploma / GED
• Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program (Required)

Work Experience

• Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures (Preferred) and

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Holder of current Ohio Limited Practice Permit (Required proficiency)