Limited Permit Holder, Respiratory Therapy, PRN, Varies

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

10d•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. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is part of UC Health’s Clifton Campus and serves Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It is an academic medical center with specialty and subspecialty care, research, and teaching, and houses the region’s only Level I adult trauma center. The position involves population-appropriate communication and care; patient assessment and therapeutic interventions; safe performance of treatments, medication administration, and equipment operation; documentation and handoff of care; and patient education. The Respiratory Limited Permit Holder collaborates with physicians and care teams and supports leadership initiatives.

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 patient diagnosis.
Ability to work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients and families across populations, taking growth and development milestones into account.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
Identify patient physical limitations and deploy interventions when necessary.
Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health concerns and signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Interpret population-related data and plan care appropriately, including accounting for psychological, religious, and cultural needs.
Safely perform treatments, administer medication, and operate equipment.
Monitor patient progress and response to services; assess patients and make recommendations about therapeutic interventions based on outcomes.
Perform invasive and non-invasive therapeutic and diagnostic modalities according to department policies and procedures.
Accurately document information in the patient legal record and maintain department records.
Hand off care using the SBAR model.
Educate patients about their disease, wellness, home care modalities, and safety.
Apply cardiopulmonary technical knowledge when consulting with physicians about patient status and act as a resource.
Support leadership initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.