RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Student - Adult Respiratory - PRN

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.

- Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff .

- Record treatment information and patient’s treatment response in their computerized medical record.

- Act as a resource person to medical staff.

- Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.

- Provide age appropriate care to patients.

- Ensure that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.

- Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.

- 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):

- Respiratory Care Provisional License issued by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision required.

- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.

- 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.

- Ability to work under stress.

- Good interpersonal skills.

- Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.

- Basic computer skills.​

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