Respiratory Care Student

SSM Health • Centralia, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an intern/temporary (trainee) position for a student interested in a hands-on learning experience while finishing their respiratory therapy program. The student will join the team at St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia. The schedule is a maximum of 12 hours a week, with shifts that may be scheduled as two 6-hour shifts, one 12-hour shift, or a combination from week to week. The rate of pay is $17 an hour. The role involves providing evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with a student's scope of practice.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program with at least one semester completed.
• No experience required.

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.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed