Respiratory Care Apprentice

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: As Needed | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Respiratory Therapy Job Summary: This role gains limited hands-on experience and observation of Respiratory procedures under the supervision of an Owensboro Health Respiratory Care team member. Job Responsibilities: Observes Respiratory related procedures. Assists with EKG, gas management and patient transporting. Cleans respiratory equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. Stocks respiratory supplies.

Builds knowledge of healthcare privacy regulations (HIPPA) and supports efforts to maintain patient confidentiality in all tasks. Skills and Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision.

Position Requirements: Work Experience No experience required Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire AND Must be enrolled in a Respiratory program required upon hire Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position Organizational Responsibilities: Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information: This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty.

Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position. Standard ADA Settings: 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.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital) Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs…

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