Student Respiratory Therapy Tech

Select Specialty Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Victorian Village is seeking a Student Respiratory Therapy Tech. Under the supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist, you will perform routine respiratory procedures, collect patient data, and document demographics.

You will use various respiratory devices to administer medications and support respiration. The position requires current enrollment in an accredited respiratory therapy program, completion of the first year, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in accredited respiratory therapy program; completion of the first year/fundamentals of respiratory therapy, or equivalent, is required.
• Knowledge of basic respiratory techniques and procedures and aseptic practices is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various respiratory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to administer medications, humidification and oxygenation.
• Performs chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal).
• Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assists with procedures related to respiratory care (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement).
• Performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Performs arterial puncture and monitors ventilation efficiency; records test results.
• Performs CPR according to BLS guidelines.
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.

Skills

Basic respiratory techniques

Aseptic practices

Education

Enrollment in accredited respiratory therapy program

First year completed / fundamentals completed

Tools

Ventilatory equipment

Oximetry & capnography devices

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Victorian Village
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
Student Respiratory Therapy Tech
$20.00 per hour
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program, have completed the first year/fundamentals coursework, and be within six months of graduation.
At Select Specialty Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.
Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.
Do you thrive on collaboration? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us.
Under the direct supervision of the Licensed Respiratory Therapist, the Student Respiratory Therapy Tech performs procedures, collects and documents demographic and patient data.

• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various respiratory equipment, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification and oxygenation.
• Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance.
• Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal).
• Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.).
• Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Performs arterial puncture and determines efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS guidelines.
• Assists in facilitating preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.
• Performs set-up and self-test on all ventilatory equipment as required, may include prior cleaning or disinfecting of devices.
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.
• Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Adheres to infection control policy and procedure including hand washing, use of PPE, and observations of precautions.
  

You are passionate about providing a superior patient and employee experience. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

• Current enrollment in an accredited respiratory therapy program; completion of the first year/fundamentals of respiratory therapy, or equivalent, is required.
• Knowledge of basic respiratory techniques and procedures and aseptic practices is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.