Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Title: Resp Care Practitioner Adv

Department Org: 109900 - Respiratory Care

Employee Classification: B8 - Unclass Contingent AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: Health Science Campus Hospital

Shift: 3

Start Time: 19:00 End Time: 07:30

Posted Salary: $26.06 - 31.01

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner

The Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner (A.R.C.P.) has completed the National Board for Respiratory Care, Registry examination (R.R.T.), and is experienced in both routine and advanced critical respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving Respiratory Care. ​The Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner must demonstrate clinical application and theoretical knowledge consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the profession, in the principles of cardiopulmonary disease and appropriate treatment, over the life span of the patient.

Respiratory Care Practitioner Certified

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) has completed the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification examination and is experienced in both routine and advanced critical respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving Respiratory Care. The CRT must demonstrate clinical application and theoretical knowledge consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the profession, in the principles of cardiopulmonary disease and appropriate treatment, over the life span of the patient.

Respiratory Care Staff Technician

The Respiratory Care Staff Technician (S.T.) is currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program and functions in a limited capacity, exclusively within the realm of routine respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving respiratory care. The S.T. will function under the clinical supervision and guidance of the shift supervisor or charge therapist

​The Respiratory Care Staff Technician must demonstrate beginning and intermediate knowledge of clinical application and theoretical respiratory principles consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the respiratory care profession. The Respiratory Care Staff Technician must be able to assess and interpret basic data about the patient’s health status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Respiratory Care Practitioner Advanced (U39)

• ​Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• ​Current State Medical Board of Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license.
• ​CPR and BLS Certified through the American Heart Association. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.

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Communication and other skills:
Shall be in good physical and mental health.
​Shall be able to work all shifts with some rotation.
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Physical Requirements:
​Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision, where applicable: constant 67-100%
​ability to hear, with or without aides: constant 67-100%
​ability to orally communicate: constant 67-100%
​good manual dexterity: constant 67-100%
​ability to push, pull, roll, transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally: constant 67-100%
​ability to stand/walk frequently: constant 67-100%
​ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently: constant 67-100%
​ability to perform CPR: constant 67-100%
(Definitions: Never 0% Occasional 0-33% Frequent 34-66% Constant 67-100%)

--- or maybe unfilled as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Certified (U13) ---

• Current State Medical Board of Ohio license Respiratory Care Professional license.
• ​Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care required at time of hire.
• ​CPR and BLS Certified through the American Heart Association. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.

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Required Communication and other skills:
Shall be in good physical and mental health.
Shall be able to work all shifts with some rotation

Physical Requirements:
Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision, where applicable: constant 67-100%
ability to hear, with or without aides: constant 67-100%
ability to orally communicate: constant 67-100%
good manual dexterity: constant 67-100%
ability to push, pull, roll, transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally: constant 67-100%
ability to stand/walk frequently: constant 67-100%
ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently: constant 67-100%
ability to perform CPR: constant 67-100%
(Definitions: Never 0% Occasional 0-33% Frequent 34-66% Constant 67-100%)

--- or maybe unfilled as a Respiratory Care Staff Technician (U22) ---

• Eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification exam or is enrolled and in good standing in an A.M.A. approved respiratory care program – required.
• Current State of Ohio Respiratory Medical Board License: Limited Permit – required
• CPR and BLS Certified through the American Heart Association. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.

Required Communication and other skills:
Shall be in good physical and mental health.
Shall be able to work all shifts with some rotation.

Physical Requirements:
Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision, where applicable: constant 67-100%
ability to hear, with or without aides: constant 67-100%
ability to communicate: constant 67-100%
good manual dexterity: constant 67-100%
ability to push, pull, roll, transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally: constant 67-100%
ability to stand/walk frequently: constant 67-100%
ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently: constant 67-100%
ability to perform CPR: constant 67-100%

Conditions of Employment:

All UToledo employees on all campuses, including those working on campus and working remotely, are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have an approved exemption.
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $26.06 - $31.01 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RRT (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• CRT License (Preferred)
• Respiratory License - Ohio (Preferred)

Work Location: One location