Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Student Assistant

Job Description

About the Company:

The company is TriHealth, and its core philosophy is centered around the “SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors.” TriHealth believes that serving patients, communities, and fellow team members is their most crucial responsibility. All team members are expected to embody these principles:

• SERVE: Always welcoming everyone with eye contact, a greeting, and a smile; assisting lost patients/guests; and refraining from personal cell phone use in public/patient care areas.
• EXCEL: Always taking personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns; offering priority to patients/guests when waiting; and continuously working on improving quality, safety, and service.
• RESPECT: Always respecting cultural and spiritual differences and individual preferences; valuing everyone’s opinion and contribution; and speaking positively about team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• VALUE: Always valuing the time of others by being on time, prepared, and actively participating; ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe; and being a good steward of resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently.
• ENGAGE: Always acknowledging wins and thanking team members; and showing courtesy and compassion with customers, team members, and the community.

About the Job Description:

This is a temporary position designed for RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) students who are currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy School.

Job Overview:

• Purpose: The role exists to provide employment for RCP students until they successfully obtain their limited permit from the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• Eligibility: Students must obtain this permit within department-specified timeframes; failure to do so will result in ineligibility for the position.
• Reporting: The individual will work under the direct supervision of the Medical Director.
• Role: The primary responsibility is to assist licensed respiratory care practitioners in patient care settings.
• Scope: Duties are appropriate to the student’s level of training and competency, with specific stipulations outlined in performance measures and standards.
• Key Tasks: This may include developing assessment skills (under licensed RCP direction), cleaning and assembling department equipment, performing EKGs, and providing necessary supplies to licensed RCPs.

Job Requirements:

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current enrollment in an approved Allied Health program.
• Specifically, enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Possess knowledge of Cardiopulmonary physiology, other sciences related to respiratory care, and relevant pharmacology.

Job Responsibilities (Detailed Duties):

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assembling equipment and circuitry, ensuring all required supplies and accessories are present.
• Cleaning and disinfecting department equipment in strict adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Transporting supplies to and from central processing areas.
• Providing licensed RCPs with necessary supplies and actively replenishing inventory levels in storerooms.
• Demonstrating proficiency and skill in performing EKGs and other activities as directed by a licensed RCP.

Working Conditions (Physical Demands):

The role involves various physical activities, including:

• Frequently: Hearing (conversation), lifting less than 10 lbs, standing, color vision, and walking.
• Occasionally: Lifting between 11-50 lbs, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, and stooping.
• Rarely: Climbing, kneeling, and lifting 50+ lbs.