Student Resp Therapist - Respiratory Care

Job Details

Kettering Health Miamisburg| Miamisburg| Resource| 12 hrs Varied/Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

To perform on a daily basis various respiratory care procedures for acute care for all age groups under indirect supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.Reports To: Manager

  Job Requirements: Be actively enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory Care registry program Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] OtherCandidate must have a current limited permit to practice respiratory care issued by Ohio. Must demonstrate skills in all Patient Care Areas of the Hospital.Must demonstrate knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.Active AARC member preferredMust demonstrate knowledge and competency of modalities as verified by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.Current BLS for respective work areaWorks under the supervision of a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist to delivery care to the respiratory patient.  Job Responsibilities: Holds self and others accountable for safety by ensuring appropriate procedures and guidelines are followed.Responsive to coaching and feedback for improvement; demonstrates continued progress by improving competencies, skill development and applying learning.Demonstrates appropriate judgment and thinking skills for situations.Has attended (or reviewed via HealthStream) a minimum of three Town Hall meetings.Add essential duties as instructed in the directions above.Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing ordered therapies evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plan by observing, charting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modificationsMaintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.Documents patient care services and charges in patient and department recordProtects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations 

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.