Respiratory Assistant

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Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary: Under the supervision of a department supervisor, manager or designee performs rounding of patient care areas to locate respiratory equipment in need of processing and redistribution for patient care. Assists and supports the clinical activities of licensed Respiratory Therapists under their direction. Administers a variety of Respiratory Therapy modalities and interventions to patients according to physician order and/or hospital approved policies based on evidenced based guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Formal

Education Required:

a. High school diploma or equivalent b. Continued employment is contingent upon enrollment and in good standing in an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program within three (3) years of hire.
2. Other Skills, Competencies and

Qualifications:

a. Current or successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) within thirty (30) days of hire. b. Population Specific

Competency:

Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
3. Level of Physical Demands: a. Heavy:
Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects. b. Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 35 pounds. c. Must be able to walk long distances while pushing a Work Station on Wheels (WOW) or equipment/supplies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$19.50/hr - $19.50/hr

Respiratory Assistant

PRN / As Needed

Akron City campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary: Under the supervision of a department supervisor, manager or designee performs rounding of patient care areas to locate respiratory equipment in need of processing and redistribution for patient care. Assists and supports the clinical activities of licensed Respiratory Therapists under their direction. Administers a variety of Respiratory Therapy modalities and interventions to patients according to physician order and/or hospital approved policies based on evidenced based guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Formal

Education Required:

a. High school diploma or equivalent b. Continued employment is contingent upon enrollment and in good standing in an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program within three (3) years of hire.
2. Other Skills, Competencies and

Qualifications:

a. Current or successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) within thirty (30) days of hire. b. Population Specific

Competency:

Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
3. Level of Physical Demands: a. Heavy:
Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of…