Student Respiratory Therapist (RT) - St. Anne Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

116d

About The Position

The Respiratory Aide II, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, may provide basic respiratory care to non-acute patients. This role may also be responsible for cleaning, assembling, and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment. Must maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area.

Requirements

• A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required).
• Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working.
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required).

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, record and report results, and perform quality controls as required.
• May administer oxygen delivery devices. Sets-up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• May provides basic respiratory therapy techniques to include: Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and all other treatment modalities.
• May perform EKG's; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units.
• Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
• Arranges for the repair of broken equipment.
• Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment.
• Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries.
• Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage.
• Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree