Respiratory Care Limited Permit - Respiratory Therapy - PRN 0.3 (as scheduled)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM • Marietta, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the limited permit holder provides basic respiratory care under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Procedures are limited to those supported by successfully completed didactic coursework, orientation, and competency assessment. The role follows MHS Standards of Excellence and requires strict confidentiality. The position is PRN, scheduled as 0.3, at Marietta Memorial Hospital Campus in Marietta, Ohio, on an 8-hour evening shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Ohio Respiratory Care Limited Permit to practice.
• Must obtain an Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner License within one year from the date the Respiratory Care Limited Permit is issued.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Knowledge, understanding, and skills to provide age-specific assessment, basic respiratory procedures, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Develop respiratory care plans with guidance from a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Initiate, conduct, and evaluate therapeutic procedures and interventions; recommend changes to the respiratory plan of care to support goal achievement and successful outcomes, with guidance from a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Perform basic respiratory care procedures, including oxygen therapy, nebulizer medication treatments, incentive spirometry, chest percussion, EKGs, and NIV.
• Evaluate test results and communicate decisions about clinical courses of action with a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Educate patients and families about medications, procedures, and disease management using Stop Light criteria.
• Verify operation of respiratory care equipment and perform cleaning, disinfection, setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and transportation, with guidance from a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Attend Code Blue, Code Pink, Rapid Response, and Trauma Alert Level 1 events with a Respiratory Care Practitioner for observation and learning.
• May participate in BLS procedures.
• Document and communicate patient assessments as appropriate.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Memorial Health System offers an affordable, comprehensive benefits package to full-time and flex-time employees.
• Bonus eligibility is available to qualifying full-time or flex-time employees; eligibility is determined upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED