RESPIRATORY THERP-STUDENT

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

17h

About The Position

The Student Respiratory Therapist (Limited Permit Holder-LPH) functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care under the direction of a Respiratory Care Professional. The SRT is responsible for providing respiratory care to patients on a limited basis. The Student therapist should be able to perform procedures for which their school has verified initial competency with the Ohio Respiratory Care Board (ORCB) and the hospital re-verifies competency during orientation. The SRT is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, institutional and system policies.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to assess, implement and modify respiratory care procedures by physician order.
• Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot and wean oxygen therapy or treatment regimen per physician order.
• Must be able to complete all applicable clinical and didactic yearly competencies.
• Must possess and display effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possesses ability to educate patients on related disease process, treatment and/or medications.
• High School completion / GED
• Area of study or major: Respiratory Care
• Limited Permit to perform Respiratory Care issued by Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• BLS Required
• Must provide a copy of the Ohio Respiratory Care Board’s “Verification of Education Form” which was filed with the Board by the Respiratory Care Program Director, verifying completed curriculum.
• No prior job-related work experience required

Nice To Haves

• Must be enrolled and in good standing in a Respiratory Care Program upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Function in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care under the direction of a Respiratory Care Professional.
• Provide respiratory care to patients on a limited basis.
• Perform procedures for which their school has verified initial competency with the Ohio Respiratory Care Board (ORCB) and the hospital re-verifies competency during orientation.
• Maintain compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, institutional and system policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees