Respiratory Care Student I (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Worker Type:

PRN

Position Overview:

The role of Respiratory Care Student is designed for individuals pursuing a degree in Respiratory Therapy who have successfully completed at least one clinical rotation.

Position Summary:

This position involves assessing and providing care for patients requiring respiratory therapy, in alignment with the student's level of training.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision.
• Delivers therapies and evaluates patient responses.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates the patient's condition effectively.
• Educates patients about their conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
• May assist in medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintains a high level of alertness and safety in all activities.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience is necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly uses speech for effective communication.
• Constantly stands and walks.
• Frequently lifts, carries, and pushes/pulls items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly sits, reaches, and engages in data entry.
• Frequently utilizes vision for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Regularly uses smell to identify and recognize odors.
• Frequently employs hearing to receive verbal communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, and pushes/pulls items weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasionally assists in moving patients.
• Occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, squats, twists, grips, and performs repetitive movements with legs and arms.
• Occasionally drives.
• Rarely crawls or runs.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

For Missouri:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Respiratory Education Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

For Oklahoma:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Letter of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Application for Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Or
• Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

For Illinois and Wisconsin:

• N/A

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.