Student of Respiratory Therapy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care under a student temporary permit.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of start date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Set up and maintenance of low flow oxygen devices of 6 LPM or less to include nasal cannula or a simple mask

2. Set up and maintenance of aerosol devices with Fi02 of equal to or less than 50%.

3. Delivery of medications through a spontaneous small volume nebulizer

4. Medication delivery via Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or dry powder inhaler

5. Measurement of peak flow

6. Measurement of simple spirometry

7. Measurement of pulse oximetry.

8. Use of the following airway clearance devices or techniques: therapy vest, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning via artificial airway, and positive expiratory pressure therapies.

9. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation after Basic Life Support Certification.

10. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.

11. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team

12. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.

13. Maintains knowledge of current practices of WVUH, Inc. through annual review of all pertinent policy and procedure manuals (i.e., Administrative manual, Infection Control, Safety, Departmental), Computer based learning modules (CBL's), review of newsletters and other relevant publications, and attendance at departmental meetings

14. Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies

15. A holder of the student temporary permit is strictly prohibited from performing positive pressure procedures such as: Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), Bi-Level, continuous positive airway pressure devices.

16. A holder of the student temporary permit must work under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist certified or registered. The licensed respiratory therapist must be present in the facility where the holder of the student temporary permit is working. Direct observational supervision is not required but the licensed respiratory therapist must be available in the event of an emergent need and act as source of reference for the holder of the student temporary permit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.

2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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