Respiratory Technician - Limited Permit

OhioHealth; Marion (OH); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OhioHealth seeks a Respiratory Technician to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to support patient breathing and overall care. You will evaluate respiratory care, communicate results to the care team, and assist with complex transports as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing treatments, following physician orders, administering MDI, nebulization, oxygen therapy, and invasive ABG sampling. Requires High School or GED, CPR, and an active Ohio license or permit.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• CPR certification required (American Red Cross).
• Candidate must meet Ohio licensure requirements.

Responsabilités

• Prepares for patient treatment and follows physician orders for therapy.
• Administers respiratory therapies including MDI, nebulization, oxygen, and ventilation support.
• Performs invasive procedures such as ABG sampling and arterial blood analysis.
• Monitors patient status, records data, and communicates findings to the medical team.
• Maintains equipment and adheres to safety and quality standards as a high reliability organization.
• Assists with trauma, critical care transports, and neonatal respiratory care as needed.

Formation

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Ohio Limited Permit or Ohio License

BLS Certification

Description du poste

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Respiratory Technician administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. He/she evaluates the respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities And Duties

Prepares for patient treatment; receives orders from Physicians for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment transports to patient's bedside' prepares medications; explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.

Administers all respiratory care provided by department: administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc. observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse, and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental needs; could assist with trauma, bronchoscopies, and critical care transports; provides neonatal respiratory care.

Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.

Perform evaluation: performs patient assessments and assigns appropriate care plans; reevaluates patients as scheduled; discusses care plans with Physicians.

Maintains assortment of equipment to assure proper function; troubleshoots equipment problems and performs quality controls.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross

Additional Job Description

Enrolled in Accredited Respiratory Care Program Ohio Limited Permit or Ohio License. BLS Certification

Work Shift

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Needed

Department

Pulmonary Services

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment