Student Respiratory Therapist

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. The Respiratory Therapist Intern's primary job function is to provide high quality respiratory care delivery to the SOMC patient population in accordance with hospital policy. Performs other duties as assigned. Students may only perform the job duties that have been approved and documented by their respiratory care educational program coordinator.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
Currently enrolled in a CoARC-approved program in Respiratory Care required.
RCP(LTD) required
BLS/with re-certification every two years required.
BLS within 90 days of hire required

Nice To Haves

Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/ team working relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers medical gas administration through various types of devices
Administers humidification, aerosols and aerosolized medications
Performs postural drainage and chest physical therapy
Delivers hyperinflation therapy (i.e., IPPB, IS)
Demonstrates for patient education the use of home treatment systems (i.e. Peak Flow, Spacer)
Collects and reports patient information as an aid to planning of respiratory treatment programs
Performs nasal trachael and artificial suctioning for sputum samples and documents as appropriate
Draws and collects blood for arterial sampling and docuemnts as appropriate
Conducts pulmonary function testing for bedside spirometry and peak flow assessments
Manages natural and artificial airways under the supervision of the RCP II/III
Monitor and manage noninvasive and invasive equipment used for ventilatory support under the supervision of the RCP II/III
Performs tests to determine the patient's ability to be liberated from mechanical ventilation
Uses assessment and documentation of patient progress to evaluate patient response to therapy
Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition and certification assistance
Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
And many other benefit offerings!