Resp Therapy Assistant

Major Hospital

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Shelbyville, IN

POSTED

30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY AND SPECIFICATIONS
- JOB SUMMARY
  - Provides limited respiratory treatment, diagnostics and therapy under the direct supervision ofa credentialed respiratory care practitioner. Student practitioners are under medical and technical supervision.
    Key Responsibilities:
    · Setting up and calibrating equipment
    · Observing and recording patient signs and status during treatment
    · Assisting with respiratory treatment under supervision of Respiratory Therapist
    · Properly cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  - Professional & Technical Skills
    - Good written and oral communication skills
    - Recommendation from academic program chair
  - Education
    - High School Diploma or GED
    - BLS certification
    - Currently enrolled with good standing in a CoARC credentialed program
    - Must have completed course studies in:
      - i. Anatomy and physiology
      - ii. Medical gas administration
      - iii. Respiratory pharmacology
      - iv. Medical aerosol administration
  - Other Skills or Requirements
    - Must be eligible to apply for student permit through the Indiana Health Professions Bureau
    - Customer service oriented personality
  - Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups)
    - All age groups