Respiratory Care Student
HHC•Indianapolis, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Student provides respiratory care to inpatients with respect to acuity, age and required treatment. The Respiratory Care Student will be oriented to the Acuity Adaptable unit and Respiratory Care Equipment Room. This position proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County, and models Eskenazi Health values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in, and actively pursuing a degree in Respiratory Care, from an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care
- Current in BLS, and any applicable organizational required annual education
- Respiratory Care Student Permit from the state of Indiana within 60 days of hire date
Nice To Haves
- Ability to organize and prioritize duties
- Ability to interpret and record data accurately
- Ability to rapidly assess and respond to patient needs
- Ability to function effectively under stress
- Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology and appropriate modalities and techniques
Responsibilities
- Provides appropriate respiratory care in Acuity Adaptable unit
- Delivers respiratory care via assessment, critical thinking and monitoring, while exercising multidisciplinary communication
- Administers all respiratory care as allowed by student permit
- Responds to, participates in, and calls designated resources for all emergent situations within the assigned area
- Provides accurate, complete and timely documentation of all patient care administered
- Complies with all organizational policies including state licensure, practice guidelines, required credentialing and passing all required competencies
- Complies with the AARC Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Provides age appropriate respiratory care in all assigned areas
- Cleans and assembles respiratory care equipment
- Submits accurate and complete equipment charges via the electronic medical record in coordination with accurate documentation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
