Limited Permit Holder, Respiratory Therapy, PRN, Varies

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a PRN Respiratory Limited Permit Holder for the Respiratory Therapy Department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Under general supervision, this role delivers non-critical patient care services to patients of all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. Duties are based on approval from the Respiratory Care Board in accordance with the applicable state licensure act, and the employee must be checked off to perform duties by a department orientation representative or department manager. Other duties may be assigned. The position involves communicating appropriately with patients and families, providing and monitoring therapeutic and diagnostic care, operating equipment safely, documenting care, and educating patients. Care and procedures must follow department policies and procedures. The role works with clinical teams and consults with physicians regarding cardiopulmonary status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Actively enrolled in a respiratory program.
Student licensure.
Current license or permit to practice respiratory care issued by the respective state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to apply cardiopulmonary knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis.
Ability to work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients according to their population and needs.
Apply knowledge of patient growth and development milestones and tasks.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
Identify patients’ physical limitations and provide interventions when necessary.
Recognize and respond appropriately to patients and families with behavioral health problems.
Interpret population-related data and plan care appropriately.
Respond to psychological needs and needs associated with religious or cultural norms.
Perform treatments, administer medication, and operate equipment safely; recognize and respond to signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Monitor patient progress and response to services.
Assess patients and make appropriate recommendations about therapeutic interventions based on outcomes.
Perform invasive and noninvasive therapeutic and diagnostic modalities according to department policies and procedures.
Record information accurately in the patient legal record and maintain department records; hand off care using the SBAR model.
Educate patients about their disease state, wellness, home care modalities, and safety.
Apply technical knowledge when consulting with physicians about cardiopulmonary status and act as a resource.
Support leadership initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.