PRN Student Respiratory Therapist

PRN Student Respiratory Therapist

The Student Respiratory Therapist (SRT) assists licensed respiratory therapist by providing the most basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures. The SRT performs patient and family care and documentation at the most basic performance level under the direct, immediate, and on premise supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. The SRT performs airway clearance, administers aerosolized medications, and assists with oxygen therapy administration/transport.

Minimum Education: Currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program with successful completion of their first semester of course work.

Minimum Work Experience: Provision of care with patients. Experience preferred but will provide on the job training.

Required Skills: Current student license to practice Respiratory Care in Kentucky, Basic Life Support (BLS) provider meeting AHA standards, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Sitting - 1-15%, Walking - 16-31%, Standing - 16-31%, Bending/Squatting - 16-31%, Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%, Twisting - 1-15%.

Visual and Hearing Requirements: Must be able to see with corrective eye wear if needed and read small print 20/20. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed and hear high and low pitched sounds. Distinguish sounds on a telephone. Distinguish colors.

Physical/Environmental requirements: Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance, Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance, Pulling - Up to 100 lbs, Pushing - Up to 100 lbs.

Essential Functions: Assess patients systematically using clinical skills to establish and maintain the appropriate level of Respiratory Care to be administered. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding personal protective equipment, and hygiene, patient isolations procedure and proper identification of patient. Documents necessary information regarding patient care, patient responses, and billing within the department and medical records. Demonstrates the assessment skills and ability to act independently in recognizing signs and symptoms of failure in the patient. Consistently process his/her own equipment including cleaning, sterilizing, drying, assembling and operation verification when applicable. Appropriately removes medications from the medication system, and ensures accuracy in count, name and medication type. Accurately and completely enters information required documentation of medication.

Organizational Expectations: T.J. Pledge. I Will Show Compassion - see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer. Recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters. Show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times. Be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer. I Will Cooperate With Others - maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior. Listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake. Never underestimate the power of an apology. Refrain from blame and judgment. Bring a sense of calm to stressful situations. I Will Collaborate With Others - value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together. Treat others in a way that I would like to be treated. Participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health. Foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults. Speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates. Value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole. Meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job. I Will Communicate - smile - at everyone. Always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction. Follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away. Escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination. I Will Adapt To Change - be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge. Embrace change and set the example for those around me. Accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over. Manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed. I Will Be A Champion - serve with passion. View myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly. Take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area. Go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers. Dare to make a difference and be exceptional. Constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health. Speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work.

Qualifications: Preferred High School or equivalent or better. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.