Respiratory Care Assistant I - NICU at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Effective Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Equipment Setup, Inventory Management, Quality Improvement, Data Collection, Problem Solving, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview: Job Description Summary: Supports the operations of the Respiratory Care Department in the areas of equipment set up and processing, stocking, inventory management, and quality improvement activities. Job Description: Essential Functions: Ensures proper set up and calibration of various life support devices. Observes hospital infection control policies and procedures. May participate in special projects, including audits and data collection. Provides feedback for improvement of procedures related to equipment tracking and processing. Adapts easily to changing work demands. Education Requirement: Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited respiratory care educational program. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: (not specified) Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents, and hospital staff. Experience: (not specified) Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Care Assistant I supports the operations of the Respiratory Care Department by ensuring proper setup and calibration of life support devices and participating in quality improvement activities. They also provide feedback for improving procedures related to equipment tracking and processing.