Respiratory Care Student

SSM Health • Saint Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN position for a Respiratory Care Student at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis. It offers hands-on experience while enrolled in an RT program, allowing students to work with RRTs and patients. Students must be in their second semester and possess an education permit for a student license. The role involves evaluating and caring for respiratory therapy patients within the student scope of practice.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program
• Second semester of RT program
• Education permit for student license is required
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Nice To Haves

• 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