Respiratory Technician - Limited Permit

OhioHealth; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Marion General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Technician to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care. The role includes administering treatments, monitoring patients, and coordinating with physicians and nursing staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR, and BLS certification. Enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program with Ohio Limited Permit or Ohio license is required. Shift variability and part-time scheduling available.

Qualifications

• CPR and BLS are required.
• Active enrollment in accredited respiratory care program with Ohio Limited Permit or Ohio license.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Evaluates respiratory care for appropriateness and communicates findings to care team.
• Prepares for treatment, collects materials, and transports to bedside; explains procedures.
• Observes patient during treatments, monitors vitals, and documents data.
• Maintains equipment and performs quality controls; assists with invasive procedures as needed.

Skills

CPR

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

## Respiratory Technician - Limited PermitApply: MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL: Part time: Posted Today: JR160312**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