Student Respiratory Therapist

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!Scheduled Weekly Hours:0.01Work Shift:Days/Evenings (United States of America)Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionUnder the direction of a licensed Respiratory professional, the Student Respiratory Therapist will provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies consist with student scope of practice for the Respiratory Department for the adult and geriatric population. The student must frequently communicate with all the therapists. Routine duties will include but are not limited to administering sage and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician, organization of equipment, stocking, assist with delivering and replacing oxygen cylinders when indicated , and transportation of patients. The student follows all RSFH Departmental Policies and Procedures and performs tasks only after successful passing of theoretical and practical competencies, administered by RSFH Departmental leadership and or staff.Essential Job FunctionsAdminister medication and treatments based on patient outcomes, under appropriate supervision . Aerosolized therapy uses small volume nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, dry powdered inhalers, breath-actuated nebulizer, and vibrating mesh nebulizer.Airway Clearance and Lung Expansion Therapy ( i.e., Vest, OPEP, PEP, and CPT).Arterial blood gas sampling.Baseline pulmonary function testing.Cleaning and preparing equipment .Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy all with proper documentation.Intra-hospital transport .Nocturnal oximetry recording and downloading.Provide patients with education for diseases, medications, and treatment.Supplemental oxygen therapy.Tracheostomy care and sterile suctioning .Performs a hands-on competency to confirm skill set.Maintains that competency to perform procedures and testing specific to RCP Student Extern.Assures accurate departmental patient activity, charting and charge records.This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/CertificationBLS provider credential from the American Heart Association obtained prior to date of hire.Primary Source Verification (if applicable): https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1EducationHigh School Graduate or GED. Currently enrolled in a CoArc accredited 2-year respiratory program who anticipates graduation within one year of completion of the Respiratory Care Student Extern, GPA equal to 3.0 or above, and has completed Cardiopulmonary Science I, Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Mechanical Ventilation II, or equivalent prior to the start of Student Respiratory Therapy.Work ExperienceCompletion of first year clinical rotations.TrainingN/ALanguageN/APatient PopulationThe following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12 years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Not applicable to this positionWorking ConditionsThis section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.General office environment.May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *May be required to use physical restraints.May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.May have periods of constant interruptions.Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.Prolonged periods of working alone.* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping…