Limited Permit Holder-Respiratory Therapy, PRN, Varied

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.  

• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.  

• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. 

• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.  

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.  

• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.  

• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.  

• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. 

• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to services.  

• Assess patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.  

• Performs invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostic modalities. Procedure/services performed are according to department policy and procedure. 

• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed using the SBAR model. 

• Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. 

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. Must be actively enrolled in a respiratory program. 

• Must have student licensure. Current license or permit to practice respiratory care issued by the respective state. 

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) 

• Must be able to apply cardiopulmonary knowledge and skills appropriate to patient diagnosis 

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in teams