Respiratory Therapist Student - Pediatric Respiratory - PRN

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.