Respiratory Aide II - Student Respiratory Therapist - St Ritas Medical Center

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As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Aide II under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist may provide basic respiratory care to nonacute patients. This role may also be responsible for cleaning assembling and maintaining respiratory supplies and equipment. Must maintain a clean organized and functional work area.

Essential Functions:

• Under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples from patients processes the sample record and report results and perform quality controls as required.
• May administer oxygen delivery devices. Setsup and monitors noninvasive equipment such as oximeters or endtidal CO2 analyzers.
• May provides basic respiratory therapy techniques to include: Aerosol Therapy Postural Drainage and Percussion Incentive Spirometry Metered Dose Inhalers and all other treatment modalities.
• May perform EKGs; understands electronic monitoring lead placement and basic arrhythmias.
• Cleans sterilizes assembles tests and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment.
• Orders maintains and delivers oxygen to units.
• Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations
• Arranges for the repair of broken equipment.
• Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment
• Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries
• Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage
• Labels storage bins shelves and other inventory locations

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit as required by the state they are working
• BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required)

Experience:

None

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients their families physicians and other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Able to effectively work with diverse people
• Organization
• Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies
• Prioritizes work appropriately.
• Basic computer skills
• Troubleshooting
• Creative thinking
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational skills and time management skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Able to receive feedback
• Able to gather and interpret data
• Accountability
• Knowledge of noninvasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or endtidal CO2 analyzers
• Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap jet aerosol oxygen therapy incentive spirometry chest physiotherapy pulse oximetry high flow oxygen continuous aerosols ventilator management diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of EKGs electronic monitoring lead placement and basic arrhythmias.

Training:

None

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .