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Posted: 08-Nov-23
Location: Akron, Ohio
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
About Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.
OUR PROMISES
- To treat every child as we would our own
- To treat others as they would like to be treated
- To turn no child away for any reason
We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.
PRN
Days
* Position will work at least 1 day every week. Will work at both Mansfield and Wooster locations.
Summary:
Performs assessments and pulmonary functions of inpatients and outpatients demonstrating abnormalities of the pulmonary system.
Responsibilities:
1.Responsible for the completion of multiple procedures.
2.Document patient tests in the electronic medical record.
3.Participate in department quality initiatives and proficiency in the pulmonary function testing software.
4.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
5.Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Experience in care of asthma patients with experience in a pediatric PFT laboratory preferred.
2. Licensed to practice respiratory care in the state of Ohio is required.
3. Must have obtained and maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification.
4. Membership in the American Thoracic Society (ATS) is preferred.
5. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
6. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
7. Strong problem-solving skills are required.
8. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
9. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
10. Experience working with an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) is preferred.
Education and Experience
- Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Care.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care in Ohio is required.
- Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state of Ohio is required.
- Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required CPFT or RPFT, PALS, and ACLS certification is required within 1 year of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Years of relevant experience: 2 years' experience as a pediatric RRT is preferred. Experience is pediatric PFT Lab is preferred.
- Years of supervisory experience: None.
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On Call
FTE: 0.001000
Status: {lpl:JobRequisition. ReqRemoteWorkerACH}
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
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