Respiratory Care Assistant II - Core Department

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a part-time Respiratory Care Assistant II to provide essential respiratory therapies under supervision. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a respiratory care program with necessary certifications. This position offers an opportunity to work in a pediatric acute care setting, providing specialized care to children.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a respiratory care program.
• Possession of a current Ohio Limited Permit.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care therapies and patient assessments.
• Communicate patient needs to the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care educational program

Job description

Respiratory Care Assistant II - Core Department

Pay $21.49 / hour

Location Columbus/Ohio

Employment type Part-Time

Job Description

Req#: R-10262

Overview:

16 hours per week, evening shift (3p-11p)

Base Pay: $21.49 per hour

Check out our Respiratory Therapy team video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbb9u3OtPsE

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/kneel

FREQUENTLY: 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, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near


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"

About the company

Nationwide Children's Hospital is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care teaching hospital located in Columbus, Ohio.

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