RESPIRATORY THERP-STUDENT

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

§  Type of degree: N/A

§  Area of study or major: Respiratory Care

§  Preferred educational qualifications: Must be enrolled and in good standing in a Respiratory Care Program upon hire.

§  Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

§  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” which was filed with the Board by the Respiratory Care Program Director, verifying completed curriculum.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

·        Ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs in an efficient and effective manner.

·        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 be able to complete all applicable clinical and didactic yearly competencies.

·        Must possess and display effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Possesses ability to educate patients on related disease process, treatment and/or medications.