About the role#
The Limited Permit Respiratory Student works at Ahuja Medical Center to gain experience in respiratory care. You will learn and apply hospital standards while performing basic competencies under supervision. This is a PRN position.
What you'll do#
- Deliver medicated aerosols and provide airway clearance therapy.
- Monitor patients using bedside spirometry, noninvasive monitors, and ECG.
- Administer oxygen and humidity therapy.
- Assist with special procedures including CPR, data collection, and equipment setup.
- Maintain patient records and protect Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with hospital policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program.
- Valid Ohio Limited Practice Permit.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Previous student experience.
- Experience with basic respiratory therapy procedures is preferred.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Beachwood, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time, per diem role.
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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