$15 Per Hour Salesville, OH jobs - 849 jobs

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities. Summary: This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals. This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor. Responsibilities And Duties: Driving is an essential function of the job. 15% Assessment/Treatment 1. Reviews available clinical data. 2. Collects or recommends obtaining additional data in a patient care setting. 3. Prioritizes treatments based on patients immediate condition, or anticipated needs of patient or situation. 4. Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments to collect, analyze, and document initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities. 5. Identifies patterns and variances and communicated findings respiratory problems or issues/diagnose s both initial and ongoing, to appropriate people via referrals, rounds, shift reports and care conferences, etc. 6. Contributes to the development of the Respiratory Care Plan. 15% : Evaluation 1. Identifies opportunities for Process Improvement. 2. Evaluates and documents response to respiratory interventions and achievement of outcomes based on patients objective and subjective responses to respiratory care at appropriately determined intervals; including patient, family and others on healthcare team in evaluation and/or revision of plan of care based on evaluative data. 3. Uses ongoing assessment data to revise diagnoses, outcomes, plan and implementation as needed; disseminates results to patient and others involved in the care situation, as appropriate, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations 4. Recommends modifications to the Respiratory Care Plan based on the patients response. 5. Determines the appropriateness of prescribed Respiratory Care Plan and recommends modifications when indicated by data. 45% Procedures/Operations 1. Maintains records and communicates information. 2. Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental needs. 3. Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Nurses for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications; explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols. 4. Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway. Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. 5. Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data. 6. Responds to stat and code calls and emergency response team needs RRT, RAT et c and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilatory support. 7. Acts as an assistant to the physician performing special procedures, including but not limited to intubations and bronchoscopies. 8. Manages resources including time, supplies & equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment. 9. Communicates and participates appropriately in shift reports, staff meetings, physician rounds and multi-disciplinary teams. 10. Effectively uses hospital systems as related to order management, test resulting, billing compliance, electronic documentation and medication administration. 1 1. Implements plan in safe and timely manner; Documents interventions and any modifications assisting patient/community to achieve expected outcomes. 12. Uses evidence-based interventions and treatments, scientific knowledge, critical thinking, technical skills, and effective interpersonal skills specific to patient problems or diagnoses needed to provide respiratory care. 13. Provides health teaching for self-care; considers learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference and culture; seeks opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies used. 14. May perform duties of Charge Therapist: as Charge Therapist assigns work load to Shift Members; checks progress of Shift Members during shift; receives all questions concerning patients in assigned are; discusses patient related data with Physician or Nursing Staff; reports pertinent data to Supervisor; confers with employees on work load and equipment needs. 20% Management of Equipment 1. Manages equipment in respiratory care setting. 2. Selection, assembly & troubleshooting of malfunctioning equipment. 3. Ensures Regulatory Compliance of instruments and other equipment as related to use and competency. 4. Ensures infection control and quality control while managing equipment. 5% : Education/Training of Others 1. Provides instruction and mentoring for students and staff as needed. Interacts with and contributes to professional development of peers and colleagues by sharing knowledge such as: inpatient care conferences, formal or informal meeting presentations; providing feedback about practice and/or role performance; maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues contributing to an environment conducive to a supportive and healthy work environment. 2. Provides education to patient and families on therapeutic modalities. 3. Instructs other disciplines on use of equipment and techniques appropriate for respiratory care. 4. Refers patients to continuum of care resources. 5. Attains knowledge of competency reflecting current respiratory practice through participation in ongoing educational activities; demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning; seeks experiences and acquires knowledge and skills appropriate to specialty area, practice setting, role, situation or current practice requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care Additional Job Description: Field of Study: Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care; NBRC Certification ; Ohio license or Ohio Limited Permit; CPR Certification . Knowledge of Respiratory Care Technology; Patient assessment skills; Clinical Decision Making skills. 1 year clinical Experience . For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include: Valid state driver's license, Minimum of eighteen (18) years old, Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable. Work Shift: Night Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Pulmonary Services Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment