Respiratory Care Practitioner Advanced

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.

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 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.

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

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity 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.

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