About the role#
This is a PRN position for a Respiratory Student at St. John Medical Center. You will learn to incorporate hospital standards into your daily work. After verifying your education and completing required competencies, you will provide respiratory care independently.
What you'll do#
- Deliver medicated aerosols and oxygen or humidity therapy.
- Perform airway clearance therapy.
- Monitor patients using bedside spirometry, noninvasive monitors, and ECG.
- Assist with special procedures like CPR, data collection, and equipment setups.
- Maintain patient records and Protected Health Information (PHI) securely.
- Follow all hospital policies and department standards.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program.
- A valid Ohio Limited Practice Permit.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Previous student experience.
- Experience in basic respiratory therapy procedures is preferred.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Westlake, Ohio.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Variable, PRN (Per Diem).
- Status: Paid, entry level.
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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