Respiratory Care Student

SSM Health • Saint Louis, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an amazing opportunity for hands-on experience while you are in school? We welcome you to apply and work with talented Registered Respiratory Therapists and our patients while you are enrolled in your RT program! This position is with SSM Health's Saint Louis University Hospital's Respiratory Therapy Department. Students are required to be in their second semester, and an education permit for a student license is required. The role provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with the student scope of practice.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program
• Second semester of Respiratory Therapy program
• Education permit for student license is required
• 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
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Letter of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Application for Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Wisconsin N/A

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed