Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

MAIN FUNCTION :

Works under the supervision of an experienced credentialed Pulmonary / Neurology personnel i.e. RRT. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages in an efficient, professional, compassionate and caring manner. Directs the activities of paraprofessionals as they provide care. Responsible for assuring effective communication with patients, support persons and members of the healthcare team. Responsible for implementing respiratory care of assigned patients including, but not limited to : patient assessment, evaluation and education, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, electro cardiograms and the routine sterilization and cleaning of equipment, and documentation of therapies provided. Acts in compliance with hospital, Pulmonary / Neurology Department policies / procedures, the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and the Respiratory Care Practitioner Act.

RESPONSIBLE TO : Director, Charge Therapist

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS :

• Medical Board of Ohio Basic Skills Checklist
• High School Diploma
• Temporary or Limited Permit from the (ORCB)
• No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Employees in this position may be :

POSITION EXPECTATIONS : All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) Essential.

Leadership

Communication

Operations

Customer Service

Staff Development / Personal Growth

In conjunction with Department Manager.

Performance Improvement

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY

Dependent upon department and the population served :

Neonatal ( Birth thru 28 days)

Infant (29 days thru 12 months)

Pediatrics (one year thru 11 years)

Adolescents (12 years thru 18 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Unit Specific Requirements : ___________________________________

Sleep Lab Tech Assistant

MAIN FUNCTION :

Performs all aspects of polysomnography including hook-up of portable and in house testing, monitoring of patients, assessment and documentation of abnormalities, sleep staging, MSLT’s and applies CPAP / BiPAP in compliance with the AASM and under the supervision of an experienced midshift sleep center tech or the sleep center specialist.

RESPONSIBLE TO : Sleep Center Specialist

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

85% accuracy.

PRN hours and shifts vary.

PRN hours and shifts vary.