About this role
Position Title:
RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Student - Adult Respiratory - PRN
Department:
Respiratory Care
Job Description:
Under general supervision, the Respiratory Therapy Student PRN will provide services for the respiratory therapy department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas that are served by the department.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.
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Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff .
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Record treatment information and patient’s treatment response in their computerized medical record.
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Act as a resource person to medical staff.
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Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.
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Provide age appropriate care to patients.
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Ensure that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
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Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.
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Will be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Current enrollment in a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
Experience: No experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s):
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Respiratory Care Provisional License issued by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
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Knowledge of patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system, age of the patient and the ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient’s needs.
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Ability to work under stress.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
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Basic computer skills.