Respiratory Student Technician II

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Shift Lead (RTSL) and reports to the Respiratory Therapy manager. Their primary responsibilities include conducting respiratory assessments, managing therapies, and recommending treatment strategies based on patient assessments. They must understand the indications and contraindications of various therapies. The RST II is responsible for documenting patient assessments, therapies, and charges by the end of their shift, with a supervising Respiratory Therapist co-signing their documentation. They also educate patients and families, focus on their professional development, and maintain a professional demeanor.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or a recognized successor organization.
Must hold a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), specifically designated for Healthcare Providers.
Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC)
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.(Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Responsibilities

Conducting respiratory assessments
Managing therapies
Recommending treatment strategies based on patient assessments
Understanding the indications and contraindications of various therapies
Documenting patient assessments, therapies, and charges by the end of their shift
Educating patients and families
Focusing on professional development
Maintaining a professional demeanor