RESPIRATORY THERP-STUDENT

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners in Dayton, OH is seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist (LPH) to assist with respiratory care under supervision. The role includes performing procedures for which the student has verified competency with the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and hospital orientation.

Candidates must be enrolled in a Respiratory Care program, maintain compliance with ORCB laws, and complete annual competencies; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed school-verified respiratory care competencies.
• Enrollment in an approved Respiratory Care Program preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care on a limited basis under supervision.
• Follow physician orders for procedures.
• Maintain compliance with ORCB laws and hospital policies.
• Complete annual competencies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Procedure modification

Oxygen therapy

Communication skills

Patient education

Competencies

Education

High School completion / GED

Respiratory Care

Enrollment in Respiratory Care Program

Job description

The Student Respiratory Therapist (Limited Permit Holder-LPH), functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care under the direction of a Respiratory Care Professional. The SRT is responsible for providing respiratory care to patients on a limited basis. The Student therapist should be able to perform procedures for which their school has verified initial competency with the Ohio Respiratory Care Board (ORCB) and the hospital re-verifies competency during orientation. The SRT is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, institutional and system policies.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to assess, implement and modify respiratory care procedures by physician order.
• Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot and wean oxygen therapy or treatment regimen per physician order.
• Must be able to complete all applicable clinical and didactic yearly competencies.
• Must possess and display effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possesses ability to educate patients on related disease process, treatment and/or medications.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional Requirements

• Area of study or major: Respiratory Care
• Preferred educational qualifications: Must be enrolled and in good standing in a Respiratory Care Program upon hire.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Limited Permit to perform Respiratory Care issued by Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• BLS Required
• Must provide a copy of the Ohio Respiratory Care Board’s “Verification of Education Form” which was filed with the Board by the Respiratory Care Program Director, verifying completed curriculum.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience required