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Respiratory Aide II PRN - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health · Springfield, OH · 2 days ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time

About the role

Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Responsibilities

  • Draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, record and report results, and perform quality controls as required.
  • Administers oxygen delivery devices.
  • Sets-up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
  • Provides basic respiratory therapy techniques to include: Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and all other treatment modalities.
  • Performs EKG’s; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
  • Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment.
  • Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units.
  • Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations.
  • Arranges for the repair of broken equipment.
  • Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment.
  • Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries.
  • Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage.
  • Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations.

Requirements

  • A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required).
  • Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working (required).
  • BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required).

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to effectively work with diverse people.
  • Organization.
  • Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Troubleshooting.
  • Creative thinking.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Good organizational skills and time management skills.
  • Good oral and written communication.
  • Able to receive feedback.
  • Able to gather and interpret data.
  • Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
  • Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.
  • Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to effectively work with diverse people.
  • Organization.
  • Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Troubleshooting.
  • Creative thinking.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Good organizational skills and time management skills.
  • Good oral and written communication.
  • Able to receive feedback.
  • Able to gather and interpret data.
  • Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
  • Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.
  • Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

Benefits

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com.

Pay

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Schedule

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

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