Student Respiratory Care - (Variable) Casual

Student Respiratory - 10% Variable Shift 

Student Respiratory 

At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Student Respiratory 
• Location/Department: Chillicothe – Respiratory 
• Reports : Respiratory Care

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making
• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

Under direct supervision of the Respiratory Care supervisor and the shift Lead/Charge Therapist, the Student Respiratory Care Therapist provides respiratory pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic modalities to all age groups as defined by each Student Ohio Respiratory Care Permit. The Student Respiratory Care Therapist provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other team members, the physician, and the patient/family to achieve optimal outcomes. This position acts as a liaison with other clinical departments. The incumbent has access to confidential patient information makes decisions in collaboration with other team members and physicians.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Within the scope of the Limited Respiratory Care Permit and under the supervision of a Respiratory Care supervisor and/or the shift Lead/Charge Therapist, carries out physician orders according to protocols, best practices and policies.
• Accurate Documentation.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and cardiac monitoring with recognition of arrhythmias.
• Administering medications for the testing or treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment.
• Gives input for policy, procedure and protocol development.

Position Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Self-Motivated, Organization Skills, Technical Skills.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a student actively enrolled and in good standing in recognized respiratory care educational program
• Ohio Respiratory Care Limited Permit issued by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board
• BLS – Basic Life Support

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Ready to Explore?

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact in the community — we’d love to connect.

Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class