Respiratory assistant - Student -Casual

• Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma, GED or next higher level of education.
• Must be enrolled in a COARC accredited Respiratory School.
• Related training/experience (preferably within the last five years).
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and various software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of respiratory care equipment and services rendered

• License, Certification & Clearances
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with reviewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.

• Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.

• AAP/EEO
• Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat: x

Extreme Cold: x

Heights: x

Confined Spaces: x

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

x

Mechanical Hazards: x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

Operates Vehicle (company)

x

Operates Heavy Equipment: x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

x

Rotates All Shifts: x

x

8 Hours Shifts

x

x

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

x

On-Call: x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

x

Travel Between Sites: x

Direct Patient Care: x

x

Respirator Protective Equipment: x

x

Eye Protection: x

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

x

Hearing Protection: x

Hand Protection: x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

Body Protection: x

x

Latex Exposure: x

x

Solvent Exposure: x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure: x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure: x

x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

x

x

Mist Exposure: x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure: x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure: x

Laser Exposure: x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never: Bending (Stooping)

x

x

Sitting: x

x

Walking: x

x

Climbing Stairs: x

x

Climbing Ladders: x

Standing: x

x

Kneeling: x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning: x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation: x

x

Gross Grasp: x

x

Fine Finger Manipulation: x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination: x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

10#

50#

Carry: x

10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients: x

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

Color Vision: x

x

Hearing Clearly: x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead: x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level: x

x

Reaching Forward: x

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

###

20#

30#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle: ###

20#

30#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

10#

20#

30#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

20#

30#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.