Respiratory Care Student

Respiratory Therapy Student – PRN We are seeking a second‑year Respiratory Therapy student to join our team at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Fenton. This is a PRN position with no set schedule and flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends. Job Summary Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with student scope of practice. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Administers 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. Education Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program. Experience No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant 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. Professional Licenses and Certifications Required State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Respiratory Educ Permit – Missouri Division of Professional Registration Job Type Employee – PRN / Per Diem Department Respiratory Therapy Benefits Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid leave for newborns or adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: Coverage via FlexPath for eligible team members. EEO Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr