Registered Respiratory Therapist

Second Year Respiratory Therapy Student OpportunityWe are seeking a second year Respiratory Therapy student to join our team! This position is PRN with no set schedule and flexible shifts including days, nights and weekends.*Must be eligible to obtain a Missouri permit before starting the job, and be aware of the requirements for their clinical director to sign off on the permit applicationWe hope you will consider applying and gain hands-on experience with our skilled team of RT's at St. Clare Hospital - FentonJob Summary:Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with student scope of practice.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAdministers medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision.Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.Provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.May respond to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONEnrolled in a Respiratory Therapy programEXPERIENCENo experience required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRespiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationWork Shift:PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:View phone number on click.appcast.io Respiratory Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.