RESPIRATORY THERP-STUDENT

The Student Respiratory Therapist (Limited Permit Holder-LPH), functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care under the direction of a Respiratory Care Professional. The SRT is responsible for providing respiratory care to patients on a limited basis. The Student therapist should be able to perform procedures for which their school has verified initial competency with the Ohio Respiratory Care Board (ORCB) and the hospital re-verifies competency during orientation. The SRT is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, institutional and system policies\n\n \n\n\nKnowledge/Skills\n\n \n\n\u00b7 Ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs in an efficient and effective manner.\n\n\u00b7 Ability to assess, implement and modify respiratory care procedures by physician order.\n\n\u00b7 Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot and wean oxygen therapy or treatment regimen per physician order.\n\n\u00b7 Must be able to complete all applicable clinical and didactic yearly competencies.\n\n\u00b7 Must possess and display effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.\n\n\u00b7 Possesses ability to educate patients on related disease process, treatment and/or medications.\n\nEducation\n\nMinimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED\n\n \n\nAdditional requirements:\n\n\u00a7 Area of study or major: Respiratory Care\n\n\u00a7 Preferred educational qualifications: Must be enrolled and in good standing in a Respiratory Care Program upon hire.\n\n \n\n\nLicensure/Certification/Registration\n\n \n\n\n\u00a7 Limited Permit to perform Respiratory Care issued by Ohio Respiratory Care Board.\n\n\u00a7 BLS Required\n\n\u00a7 Must provide a copy of the Ohio Respiratory Care Board\u2019s \u201cVerification of Education Form\u201d which was filed with the Board by the Respiratory Care Program Director, verifying completed curriculum.\n\n \n\n\nExperience\n\n \n\nMinimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience required\n