Respiratory Care Student-Limited Permit

The Certified Student Respiratory Therapist with a limited permit granted by the Ohio Medical Board assumes responsibility for performing respiratory care to patient populations demonstrating abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the supervision/direction of a Registered Respiratory Therapist and after completion of didactic coursework, passing proficiency testing and orientation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs procedures verified by their Verification of Work Form from their accredited respiratory care program and must pass skills and competency for those procedures approved.

• Provides cardiopulmonary care services under supervision/direction of a Registered Respiratory Therapist and in accordance with physician’s orders, department policies and procedures.
• Reviews patient medical record for history, current respiratory care orders and other patient data, (i.e. PFT’s, X-rays, blood gases, etc.) to ensure appropriate planning and administration of ordered therapy.
• Performs respiratory therapy assessments with the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Provides basic and intermediate respiratory therapy modalities to all patient populations, i.e. medicated aerosol/inhaler delivery, airway clearance therapy, oxygen and humidity therapy, Incentive spirometry, noninvasive monitors, noninvasive ventilation, blood gas sampling and analysis, patient monitoring, etc.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served.
• Monitors, records responses to therapy and communicates/documents patient condition as appropriate.
• Sets up, calibrates, and troubleshoots patient care equipment.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Cleans patient care equipment per infection prevention protocols.
• Responds appropriately to all codes and traumas. Performs tasks within scope of practice.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Attends in-service education lectures, programs, seminars and other educational opportunities.
• Performs order entry and billing of services on the hospital electronic medical record computer system.
•  Assists in arrangements for home care patients to include patient/parent teaching, review of equipment, and cleaning techniques.
• Accesses medication from automatic dispensing cabinet system to retrieve medications they are authorized to administrator.
• Requirements:
• Actively enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Possesses a current temporary limited permit to practice Respiratory Care (RCLP-L1) in the State of Ohio.
• Educational verification from the college or university affirming clinical exposure.
• Completion of fall semester of junior year of an AMA and COARC approved program. Upon graduation from an AMA or COARC approved program, the candidate has 90-days to obtain the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential in order to maintain employment.
• Working towards obtaining a Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Prior experience in basic/intermediate respiratory care and procedures preferred.
• Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred when appropriate for site.
• Certification in Basic Life Support by American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. ACLS, PALS, NRP certification preferred or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Shift Details:

Hours: Per diem

Shift: Variable

Rotation: weekend shift and on-call rotation required

Benefit Summary:

Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state-of-the-art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.

We’ll also reward your hard work with:

• Great health, dental and vision plans
• Competitive wages
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Generous short term and long-term disability plans
• Employer-matched 403(b)
• Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan
• Vacation and Holiday time
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• And a lot more!                                                                                                     2301-100