About the role#
The Limited Permit Respiratory Student works at University Hospitals in Elyria. This is a per diem, on-site role for students currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program. You will learn and apply hospital standards while performing respiratory care tasks under supervision or independently once competencies are verified.
What you'll do#
- Deliver medicated aerosols and perform airway clearance therapy.
- Provide oxygen and humidity therapy to patients.
- Monitor patients using bedside spirometry, noninvasive monitors, and ECG.
- Assist with special procedures including CPR, data collection, and equipment setup.
- Maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with hospital policies and code of conduct.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the department.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program.
- Current Ohio Limited Practice Permit.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Previous student experience is required.
- Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures is preferred.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Elyria, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Per diem, part-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About University Hospitals
University Hospitals is a nonprofit health system based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1866, the organization operates a network of 23 hospitals and over 250 health centers and physician offices across 16 counties. It employs more than 30,000 people and maintains an affiliation with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The system provides clinical care and research across numerous specialties including oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics.
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