Student Respiratory Therapist
Wheeling Hospital · Wheeling, WV · Yesterday
On-siteFull-time
About the role
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients under the direct supervision of a licensed registered or certified respiratory therapist.
Core duties and responsibilities
- Set up and maintain low flow oxygen devices of 6 LPM or less to include nasal cannula or a simple mask.
- Set up and maintain aerosol devices with Fi02 of equal to or less than 50%.
- Deliver medications through a spontaneous small volume nebulizer.
- Deliver medication via Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or dry powder inhaler.
- Measure of peak flow, simple spirometry, and pulse oximetry.
- Administer the following airway clearance devices or techniques: therapy vest, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning via artificial airway, and positive expiratory pressure therapies.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
- Provide assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.
Physical requirements
- Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
Working environment
- Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
Skills and abilities
- Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
- Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.
Additional job description
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4
- Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company information
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center 201 WH Respiratory Care and General Services
Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.