Student Resp Therapist - Respiratory Care

Kettering Health • Dayton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kettering Health Network Respiratory Care teams are an integral part of daily clinical care. We work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health. We currently have an opening for a Student Respiratory Therapist. Our students perform various daily respiratory procedures for non-critical care for all age groups depending upon competency level.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory Care registry program
• Must have a current limited permit to practice respiratory care issued by Ohio.
• Must demonstrate skills in all Patient Care Areas of the Hospital.
• Must demonstrate knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and competency of modalities as verified by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• Current BLS for respective work area
• Works under the supervision of a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist to delivery care to the respiratory patient.

Nice To Haves

• Active AARC member preferred

Responsibilities

• Holds self and others accountable for safety by ensuring appropriate procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Responsive to coaching and feedback for improvement; demonstrates continued progress by improving competencies, skill development and applying learning.
• Demonstrates appropriate judgment and thinking skills for situations.
• Has attended (or reviewed via HealthStream) a minimum of three Town Hall meetings.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing ordered therapies evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plan by observing, charting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modifications
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Documents patient care services and charges in patient and department record
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed