Respiratory Technician

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a PRN Respiratory Technician to assist with cardiopulmonary patient care under the guidance of a registered respiratory therapist. The role focuses on applying equipment, performing approved modalities, and maintaining safety for pediatric and general patients.

Responsibilities include carrying out procedures, maintaining competency via program verification, and ensuring patient education and care standards are met. On-call and onsite duties are required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Valid Ohio Limited Permit required.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• 0–2 years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies equipment and procedures to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities.
• Performs procedures verified by their program and demonstrates competency.
• Works under the supervision of a registered respiratory therapist.
• Provides care considering physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Experience with all levels within an r

Experience in healthcare

Experience in respiratory care

MS Office proficiency

Education

Respiratory Care Program enrollment

Ohio Limited Permit

Health Care Provider BLS certification

0–2 years experience in field

Tools

MS Office

Electronic health record software

Job description

PRN

Summary

The Respiratory Technician applies equipment and performs therapeutic modalities to patients demonstrating abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the supervision/direction of a registered respiratory therapist.

Responsibilities

• 1.Applies equipment and procedures to patients demonstrating abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
• 2.Performs procedures verified by their Verification of Work Form from their accredited respiratory care program and must pass skills and competency for those procedures approved.
• 3.Works under the direction/supervision of a registered respiratory therapist.
• 4.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• 5.Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

• 1.Experience in respiratory care is required.
• 2.Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• 3.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 4.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Electronic health record software used for inpatient care is preferred.

Education and Experience

• 1.Education: Must be enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• 2.Certification: Valid Ohio Limited Permit is required. Current Health Care Provider BLS certification is required.
• 3.Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.
• 4.Years of experience supervising: None.

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite