Limited Permit Respiratory Assistant – PRN

University Hospitals•Conneaut, OH

62d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Assistant is learning and incorporating the mission statement and standards of behavior of his/her hospital or care facility. This Assistant performs basic competencies within orientation and provides satisfactory respiratory care independently post verification of education and completed competency.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED (required)
Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program (Required)
Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures (Preferred) and
Student experience (Required)
Holder of current Ohio Limited Practice Permit (Required proficiency)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Nice To Haves

Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Medicated aerosol delivery
Airway clearance therapy
Patient monitoring (bedside spirometry, noninvasive monitors, and ECG)
Oxygen and humidity therapy
Special procedures (CPR, collect data, equipment setups)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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