Respiratory Therp-Student

RESPIRATORY THERP-STUDENT role at Premier Health Partners

The Student Respiratory Therapist (Limited Permit Holder-LPH) functions in a multifaceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in respiratory care under the direction of a Respiratory Care Professional. The SRT provides respiratory care to patients on a limited basis. The student therapist should perform procedures for which their school has verified initial competency with the Ohio Respiratory Care Board (ORCB), and hospital re-verifies competency during orientation.

The SRT maintains compliance with Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, institutional and system policies.

• Ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to assess, implement and modify respiratory care procedures by physician order.
• Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot and wean oxygen therapy or treatment regimen per physician order.
• Must complete all applicable clinical and didactic yearly competencies.
• Must possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to educate patients on related disease process, treatment and/or medications.

Minimum Level of

Education Required:

High School completion / GED

• Area of study or major:
  Respiratory Care
• Preferred educational qualifications:
  Must be enrolled and in good standing in a Respiratory Care Program upon hire.

• Limited Permit to perform Respiratory Care issued by Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• BLS Required.
• Must provide a copy of the Ohio Respiratory Care Board’s "Verification of Education Form" filed by the Respiratory Care Program Director, verifying completed curriculum.

Minimum Level of Experience

Required:

No prior job-related work experience required.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care