Respiratory - Student Respiratory Therapist - PRN
About The Position
Wilson Health is seeking a PRN Student Respiratory Therapist in Sidney, Ohio. The role evaluates cardiopulmonary function, treats cardiopulmonary impairment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and cares for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Under the direction of the manager and supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional, the student helps meet patients’ physical and emotional needs. Procedures may be performed only within the scope of practice and skill area documented by the educational program director on the required Verification of Education form.
Requirements
- Must be a second-year student in an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
- Must be actively enrolled in an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy educational program and/or be eligible for registration by the NBRC.
- Must hold a limited permit from the State of Ohio Medical Board.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist in meeting patients’ physical and emotional needs under the direction of the manager and supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
- Administer medical gases using equipment such as masks, cannulas, oxygen hoods, face tents, tracheostomy masks, and T-piece setups; monitor and record administration results.
- Administer aerosols and humidification, including aerosolized medications, and monitor and record results.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Perform bronchopulmonary hygiene, including postural drainage, suctioning, and sampling.
- Apply, maintain, and instruct in the use of airway management.
- Apply, monitor, evaluate, and record results of mechanical ventilation.
- Obtain arterial samples for testing and analyze, test, measure, and monitor blood and gas samples.
- Administer and deliver non-aerosolized medications.
- Perform electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, and peak-flow monitoring.
- Perform assigned or required daily maintenance and other maintenance procedures on blood gas analyzers.
- Clean equipment on assigned or required daily, weekly, or monthly schedules.
- Assemble, inspect, and test equipment to ensure it functions safely and efficiently.
Benefits
- Industry-leading retirement plan, with employer contributions beginning on day one and no waiting period for participation.
- Free access to an on-site gym available 24/7.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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