Respiratory Care Assistant - Fremont Memorial Hospital - Per Diem - Variable

ProMedica; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven healthcare organization as a Respiratory Care Assistant, where you will provide essential care to patients of all ages. This dynamic role involves performing critical therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient safety through effective communication and adherence to clinical guidelines. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to the well-being of the community while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a respiratory therapy program.
• Current BLS certification and Limited Permit License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under supervision.
• Provide patient education and assist with clinical instruction.
• Document patient care and participate in care planning.

Skills

Patient care

Medical gas delivery

Medication administration

Ventilation management

CPR

Computer skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Enrolled in accredited respiratory therapy program

Recent graduate of accredited respiratory therapy program

Tools

Therapeutic and diagnostic equipment

Job description

Respiratory Care Assistant - Fremont Memorial Hospital - Per Diem - Variable - (87276)

Job Title: Respiratory Care Assistant - Fremont Memorial Hospital - Per Diem - Variable

Category: Respiratory

Location: Fremont, OH 43420 US (Primary)

Job Description:

Located in Fremont, Ohio, ProMedica Memorial Hospital has served the citizens of Sandusky County and the adjacent communities since 1918.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Respiratory Care Assistant will be competent to care for patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. The individual will perform skills/procedures validated by an accredited respiratory care program and approved by the state issuing the limited practice license, under supervision according to regulatory standards, clinical practice guidelines, policies, and procedures approved by the Medical Directors and Administration.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Achieves and maintains competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice, including:

• General Care: patient identification and assessment, medical gas delivery, medication administration via nebulizers and MDI/DPI, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and hyperinflation therapy.
• Critical Care: initiation and management of invasive and non-invasive ventilation; airway management and suction; intubation assist and extubation.
• Emergency Care: responds to rapid responses and emergency codes; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Diagnostic Care: blood sampling and analysis, specimen collection, continuous and/or noninvasive monitoring.

Safely assembles, operates, and troubleshoots therapeutic and diagnostic equipment required for patient care.

Understands and applies Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines to provide safe and efficient care.

Provides educational needs of patients on disease-specific processes and respiratory care services.

Assists with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, and medical students and residents as needed.

Completes accurate patient documentation and participates in creating a plan of care.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Must be actively enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Skills: Must be able to input and retrieve computer information.
• License: A current Limited Permit License to render respiratory care services by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board is required if working in an Ohio facility.
• Certification: Must hold current BLS certification.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with various professionals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual in accordance with department attendance policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Tolerate exposure to infectious diseases and follow infection prevention strategies.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to move about the hospital and occasionally move heavy equipment or patients.

The above accountabilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace.