Limited Permit Respiratory Student - PRN

University Hospitals•Parma, OH

11h

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Assistant learns and incorporates the mission statement and standards of behavior of the hospital or care facility. The Assistant performs basic competencies during orientation and provides respiratory care independently after education and competency have been verified. The role provides respiratory treatments and therapies, monitors patients, and assists with special procedures and equipment setups. The position requires enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program, student experience, a current Ohio Limited Practice Permit, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Basic respiratory therapy procedure experience is preferred. The employee must comply with facility policies and standards, perform other duties as assigned, and protect patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program.
Student experience.
Current Ohio Limited Practice Permit.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures.

Responsibilities

Deliver medicated aerosols.
Provide airway clearance therapy.
Monitor patients using bedside spirometry, noninvasive monitors, and ECG.
Provide oxygen and humidity therapy.
Assist with special procedures, including CPR, data collection, and equipment setups.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with training, the UH Code of Conduct, and applicable policies and procedures.