Respiratory Tech (Limited Permit)

Responsibilities

• Prepares for patient treatment; receives orders from Physicians for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications; explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.
• Administers all respiratory care provided by department: administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.
• Observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse, and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental needs; could assist with trauma, bronchoscopies, and critical care transports; provides neonatal respiratory care.
• Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
• Performs evaluation: performs patient assessments and assigns appropriate care plans; reevaluates patients as scheduled; discusses care plans with Physicians.
• Maintains assortment of equipment to assure proper function; troubleshoots equipment problems and performs quality controls.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Enrolled in Accredited Respiratory Care Program Ohio Limited Permit or Ohio License.

Qualifications

• Work Shift: Variable
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Needed
• Department: Pulmonary Services