Respiratory Care Assistant 2 - NICU

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children in Columbus, OH is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant II to perform respiratory therapies under supervision and assist with accessing medications as allowed.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to assess and address cardiopulmonary needs, and participation in quality improvement through data collection.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program with an Ohio Limited Permit and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited respiratory care educational program.
• Current Ohio Limited Permit to practice respiratory care.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all competencies in the Respiratory Care Assistant 1 position.
• Offers preventative care to assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
• Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Participates in data collection or auditing and understands quality improvement.

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited respiratory care educational program

Job description

Overview:Job Description Summary:The Respiratory Care Assistant II performs respiratory care therapies as allowed by the Ohio Medical Board Limited Permit and equipment setup, under the direction and supervision of a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP). The Respiratory Care Assistant II is authorized to access the unit medication rooms or bedside medication drawers in order to retrieve medications they are authorized to administer.Job Description:Essential Functions:Performs all competencies in the Respiratory Care Assistant 1 position.Effectively offers preventative care to assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing and understanding quality improvement.Education Requirement:Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited respiratory care educational program.Licensure Requirement:Current Ohio Limited Permit to practice respiratory care, required.Certifications:CPR, required.Skills:See “Verification of Education Form” from the Ohio Medical Board, in the employee file, for skills the RCA 2 is able to perform.Experience:(not specified)Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/nearAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:(not specified)\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"