Respiratory Therapy Assistant Student

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Summa Health System is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist at the Akron City campus. You will administer respiratory care therapies after completing AMA approved RRT program competencies and initial department orientation, performing only those responsibilities defined by policy.

The role requires current Ohio licensure under supervision, BLS, and AMA-approved competencies, with a focus on teamwork, patient communication and time management.

Qualifications

• Student in good standing in an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist Program.
• Ohio license to practice Respiratory Care under supervision (limited permit) per ORCB.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current AMA approved therapist (RRT) competencies list.

Responsibilities

• Administers selected respiratory care therapies and services after orientation.
• Performs only responsibilities identified in department policy (Levels and Procedure Responsibilities of Personnel).

Skills

Ability to work in a multi-skilledteam

Ability to complete duties with Super-

Equipment positioning and adjustment

Effective communication with patients

Time management with daily schedule

Population-Specific Competency

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapist Program

Job description

Akron City campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

PRN / As Needed

Akron City campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Administers selected respiratory care therapies and services after satisfactory completion of specific competencies for the therapies, verified in writing by an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Program and after completion of a hospital and department specific orientation. NOTE: Performs only those responsibilities identified in department policy (Levels and Procedure Responsibilities of Personnel)

Minimum Education

• Student in good standing in an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist Program.

Minimum Work Experience

• Valid Ohio license to practice Respiratory Care under supervision (limited permit), granted by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board (ORCB)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current list of approved competencies from AMA approved therapist (RRT) program

Required Skills Knowledge

• Ability to work in a multi-skilled team environment
• Ability to complete specific assigned work duties with supervision
• Ability to position and adjust specific equipment for which a competency has been completed
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other hospital employees
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management with daily schedule, individual treatment sessions and non-patient care time
• Population-Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$20.50/hr - $20.50/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay