- Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care under a student temporary permit, or applicable state where services will be performed.
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
- Set up and maintain low flow oxygen devices of 6 LPM or less to include nasal cannula or a simple mask.
- Set up and maintain aerosol devices with Fi02 of equal to or less than 50%.
- Deliver medications through a spontaneous small volume nebulizer.
- Deliver medication via Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or dry powder inhaler
- Measure of peak flow, simple spirometry, and pulse oximetry.
- Administer the following airway clearance devices or techniques: therapy vest, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning via artificial airway, and positive expiratory pressure therapies.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
- Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.
- Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
- Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
- Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
- Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.
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CCM-Student Respiratory Therapist - Parkersburg, United States - West Virginia University Health System
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Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients under the direct supervision of a licensed registered or certified respiratory therapist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.
They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Working under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist certified or registered this position will:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
8
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center
Cost Center:
201 CCMC Respiratory Care and General Services
Address:
800 Garfield Ave
Parkersburg
West Virginia