Respiratory - Student Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Wilson Health
  • Sidney, Ohio
    20 days ago

    Job Description

    Wilson Health is looking for a Student Respiratory Therapist for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.

    Key Perks and Benefits:
    • Industry leading retirement plan- employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation.
    • Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.
    Who We Are:
    At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health. 
     
    Employment Status: PRN
    Working Hours: Varied Hours (Minimum commitment of 24 hours in a 6 week schedule)
    Shift: Varies
    Position Reports to: Director of Respiratory Services

    Department Description: Wilson Health's Respiratory Therapy Department is comprised of a group of specially-trained health care professionals who work under a physician's order to provide a wide range of breathing treatments and other services. Patients in need of respiratory therapy are often those suffering from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, AIDS, and other lung or lung-related conditions. Premature infants and accident victims often need the care of respiratory therapists as well.

    Job Summary:  Performs the evaluation of cardiopulmonary function, the treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment, the assessment of treatment effectiveness, and the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Under the direction of the manager and supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional, assists in meeting the physical and emotional needs of the patient.  
    • Students may perform the following duties that are checked off by an approved educational program director, on the Verification of Education form provided by the Ohio Medical Board.  The student is eligible to perform procedures ONLY within the scope of practice and skill area documented by the educational program director.
    • Administers medical gases and the use of equipment for such purposes including masks and cannulas, oxygen hoods, face tents, trach masks, and t-piece set ups
    • Monitoring and recording the results of medical gas administration
    • Administering aerosols and humidification.
    • Administering, monitoring, and recording the results of aerosolized medications.
    • Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
    • Performing bronchopulmonary hygiene - postural drainage, suctioning and sampling. Applying, maintaining, and instructing in the use of airway management.
    • Applying, monitoring, evaluating and recording the results of mechanical ventilation.
    • Obtaining arterial samples for testing.
    • Analyzing, testing, measuring, and monitoring blood and gas samples.
    • Administering and delivering non-aerosolized medications.
    • Performs electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry and peak flow monitoring.
    • Performs daily maintenance and other maintenance procedures on the blood gas analyzers as assigned or required.
    • Cleans equipment on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as assigned or required.  Assembles, inspects, and tests all equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
    Qualifications:
    • The student must be actively enrolled in an AMA approved educational program for Respiratory Therapy and/or be eligible as Registered by the NBRC
    • He/she must be a limited permit holder by the State of Ohio Medical Board
    • BLS Certification
    • Student must be a second year student in an approved Respiratory Therapy program

    Mission • Vision • Values:

    Mission

    To improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care.

    Vision

    To be the most trusted choice for care in the communities serve.

    Values

    A.S.P.I.R.E. Always Serve with Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

    EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer) 

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSidney, Ohio
    Websitehttps://www.wilsonhealth.org/

    Skills

    • Aerosolsunmatched
    • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)unmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Cancerunmatched
    • Community Healthunmatched
    • Electrocardiogramunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)unmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High Availabilityunmatched
    • License Managementunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Oximetryunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Pulmonary Diseaseunmatched
    • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched

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