Respiratory Care Assistant PRN
University Hospitals
- Location
- Onsite (Ashland, Ohio)
- Employment
- Per Diem
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
University Hospitals seeks a Respiratory Care Assistant to perform basic respiratory therapy procedures, including aerosol delivery, airway clearance, and patient monitoring. This role supports clinical operations while the candidate completes an accredited respiratory care program.
Skills
Perks
- Student loan assistance
Full job details
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A Brief Overview
The Respiratory Care Assistant is learning and incorporating the mission statement and standards of behavior of his/her hospital or care facility. This Assistant performs basic competencies within orientation and provides satisfactory respiratory care independently post verification of education and completed competency.
What You Will Do
- Medicated aerosol delivery
- Airway clearance therapy
- Patient monitoring (bedside spirometry, noninvasive monitors, and ECG)
- Oxygen and humidity therapy
- Special procedures (CPR, collect data, equipment setups)
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- High School Diploma / GED
- Enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program (Required)
Work Experience
- Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures (Preferred) and
- Student experience (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Holder of current Ohio Limited Practice Permit (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly