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Respiratory Care Student

SSM Health

#Medication Administration #BLS #PRN #Patient Care #Healthcare #Patient Education #Basic Life Support #Per Diem #AHA #Respiratory Therapy

Quick overview

The respiratory care student provides evaluation and care for patients under supervision, including administering treatments and medications. They also monitor patient conditions, provide education, and may assist during medical emergencies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A Missouri Respiratory Education Permit is also required for this position.

professional certificateCommunicationPatient carePatient educationData entryMedication administrationSafety complianceEmergency responseBasic life supportClinical monitoringRespiratory therapy

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Looking for an amazing opportunity for hands-on learning and experience?
We welcome you to apply and gain experience while you are enrolled in your RT program!
Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: PRN, No set Schedule Location: SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with student scope of practice.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4302000010 Respiratory Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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