Respiratory Care Therapist Student

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This second-year student in RCS will perform basic respiratory care treatments and procedures under the proximal supervision of a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist while working Flexible Hours in 12, 10 or 8 hour shifts. In this role you will provide for a patient's assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status.

Requirements

• Second-Year Student in an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program with evidence of continued enrollment
• Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
• Must demonstrate effective and accurate communication, documentation and technical skills, both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• ACLS/PALS Certification

Responsibilities

• Administers supplemental oxygen as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately.
• Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols.
• Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion.
• Properly assesses and monitors the patient during administration of such modalities.
• Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene.
• Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, EzPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental protocols.
• Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree