<p>Position Overview</p> <p>The full performance level class works under direction & requires considerable knowledge of respiratory therapy technology in order to administer inhalation treatments to clients (i.e., employees holding Temporary Permit may perform duties for one year; employees holding Limited Permit may perform duties for time period stipulated for type of Limited Permit issued; employees holding either Temporary Permit or Limited Permit must be supervised by licensed respiratory therapist who is present physically at work site or available at all times by telephone; employees with Temporary Permit or Limited Permit shall not be sole respiratory therapist on staff at assigned facility). Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time.</p> <p>Summary of Job Duties</p> <p>Administers inhalation treatments by using prescribed equipment (e.g., masks, catheter, tents & hoods; assembles & applies pressure devices such as those for intermittent positive pressure breathing, various types of resuscitators & ventilators; assembles equipment & administers aerosol therapy) to clients (i.e., if hold only Temporary Permit or Limited Permit, employee must be supervised by licensed respiratory therapist who is present physically at work site or available at all times by telephone; employees holding only Temporary Permit or Limited Permit shall not be sole respiratory therapist on staff at assigned facility), answers all emergency pages & maintains client & departmental records as assigned.</p> <p>Conducts in-service training for nurses, physicians, teachers, hospital aides, occupational & physical therapists, recreation therapists & others, as deemed necessary, in suctioning, cough & breathing exercises & postural drainage with chest physiotherapy.</p> <p>(Performs Related Duties As Required)</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications and Requirements</p> <p>Current license to practice respiratory care in Ohio pursuant to Section 4761.10 of Ohio Revised Code if assigned facility has only one respiratory therapist position on staff. -Or if assigned facility has one filled licensed respiratory therapist on staff available to provide supervision to other respiratory therapists, applicants with Temporary Permit or Limited Permit to practice respiratory care in Ohio issued pursuant to Sections 4761.05 of Ohio Revised Code qualify. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. (Other Evidences May Be Substituted)</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Renewal of license, permit or continuing education as required pursuant to Section 4761.06 of Ohio Revised Code. Employees with Temporary Permit must obtain license to practice respiratory care within one year of obtaining Temporary Permit. Failure to obtain license within one year from date Temporary Permit was issued, or failure of Limited Permit holder (i.e., those with L-1 Permit) to satisfy continuing education requirements or (i.e., those with L-2 Permit) renewal requirements is grounds for removal.</p>