Respiratory Care Assistant I Position

3 weeks ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Nationwide Children's Hospital Full time

Job Summary:

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant I to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing respiratory care therapies as allowed by the Limited Permit and equipment setup, under the direction and supervision of a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP).

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews the patient chart for current respiratory care orders and ensures appropriate planning and administration of ordered therapy.
  • Assesses the patient's cardio-respiratory status using techniques such as inspection, auscultation, lab values and X-rays to aide in the delivery of ordered therapy.
  • Assesses and documents the effectiveness of ordered respiratory care treatments, monitoring responses to therapy using clinical parameters such as HR, RR, color, WOB, and LOC.
  • Works closely with physicians and other health care team members, recommending alternative modes of therapy when applicable.
  • Administers IPPB, PD&P, aerosol therapy, pulse oximetry, peak flows, oxygen, humidification therapy and other airway clearance devices, accurately documenting all therapy performed.
  • Sets up, calibrates, and troubleshoots ventilators and O2 delivery devices, assists in the cleaning and processing of equipment.
  • Responds appropriately to all codes and traumas, performing tasks within scope of practice (e.g., CPR, Cspine immobilization).
  • Responsible for the order entry and billing of services on the hospital computer system.
  • Assists in arrangements for home care patients, including patient/parent teaching, review of equipment, and cleaning techniques.
  • Accepts verbal orders from physicians that pertain to Respiratory Care and/or Patient Care Services policies and procedures in accordance with the verbal order policy of the Patient Care Services Department.
  • Provides age-appropriate basic and intermediate care to patients of all ages (neonates to adults).
  • Fulfills annual continuing education requirements for state licensure.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents, and hospital staff.
  • Ability to work under general supervision.
  • Meets one of the following criteria:
    • Enrolled and in good standing in a respiratory care educational program.
    • Any patient care activities can only be done by those who are Limited Permit Holders in the state of Ohio.
    • Must possess and maintain current CPR card, and obtain and maintain PALS and/or NRP certification as required by unit.

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

Nationwide Children's Hospital is a place where passion meets purpose. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We are 14,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.



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