Respiratory Care Assistant - Toledo Hospital - Per Diem - Variable

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional care to patients across all age groups, utilizing your skills in therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. You'll be responsible for operating and troubleshooting essential equipment, educating patients on respiratory care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and offers a supportive work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled or a recent graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
• Provide educational needs of patients on respiratory care services.
• Complete accurate patient documentation including billing.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Computer Information Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Therapeutic and Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Respiratory Care Assistant - Toledo Hospital - Per Diem - Variable - (87113)

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Respiratory Care Assistant will be competent to care for patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population, depending on the area assigned. The Respiratory Care Assistant is able to perform the skills/procedures validated by an accredited respiratory care program and approved by the state issuing the limited practice license, required by the assignment with supervision, according to regulatory standards, clinical practice guidelines, policies, and procedures approved by the Medical Directors and Administration.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Achieves and maintains a level of competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice per business unit, in accordance with departmental competency standards.
2. Safely assembles, operates, and troubleshoots therapeutic and diagnostic equipment required for patient care.
3. Understands and applies Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines to provide safe, highly efficient, and cost-effective care.
4. Provides educational needs of patients on disease-specific processes, tobacco cessation, and respiratory care services.
5. Assists with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, and medical students and residents, as needed.
6. Completes accurate patient documentation, including billing and productivity standards.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested, within the scope of training and educational documentation.

Job Requirements

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

Additional Experience

• Effective communication and collaboration 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 and control strategies.
• Be able to move about the hospital and between workstations efficiently.

The above list of accountabilities is 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 race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace.