Student Respiratory Aide - Respiratory Therapy - St. Elizabeth Youngstown

Overview

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. 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.

The Respiratory Aide II, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, may provide basic respiratory care to non-acute 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.

• 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. Sets-up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• May provide 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 job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

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)

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Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

• 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
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