Respiratory Care Assistant I - Core (Emergency Department., PICU, and Floor Care)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking individuals to support the Respiratory Care Department, focusing on equipment setup, inventory management, and quality improvements. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program and demonstrate effective communication skills.

The position involves working with life support devices, adhering to infection control policies, and providing input on procedural improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited respiratory care educational program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate life support devices.
• Observe hospital infection control policies.
• Participate in special projects such as audits and data collection.
• Provide feedback for improvement of procedures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Supports the operations of the Respiratory Care Department in the areas of equipment set up and processing, stocking, inventory management, and quality improvement activities.

Overview

Supports the operations of the Respiratory Care Department in the areas of equipment set up and processing, stocking, inventory management, and quality improvement activities.

Essential Functions

• Ensures proper set up and calibration of various life support devices.
• Observes hospital infection control policies and procedures.
• May participate in special projects, including audits and data collection.
• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures related to equipment tracking and processing.
• Adapts easily to changing work demands.

Education Requirement

Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited respiratory care educational program.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents, and hospital staff.

Experience

(not specified)

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Climb stairs/ladder, driving motor vehicles (work required). Additional testing may be required, electricity, fumes/gases/vapors, lifting/carrying: 21-40 lbs, 41-60 lbs, 61-100 lbs, loud noises, power tools, pushing/pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, 61-100 lbs, sitting.

Frequently: Bend/twist, biohazard waste, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, decision making, interpreting data, lifting/carrying: 0-10 lbs, 11-20 lbs, machinery, patient equipment, pushing/pulling: 0-25 lbs, 26-40 lbs, 41-60 lbs, squat/kneel.

Continuously: Audible speech, color vision, computer skills, depth perception, flexing/extending of neck, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, hearing acuity, peripheral vision, problem solving, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing – far/near, standing, walking.

Additional 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