Respiratory Therapy Student-PRN
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapy Student assumes responsibility for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families and other care providers. This role involves administering, monitoring, and assessing the effectiveness of respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental levels, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. The student will use independent judgment in applying respiratory care protocols, demonstrate accountability for their actions and learning needs, and maintain a patient-centered focus while supporting the hospital's mission and values. Effective communication with physicians, health system staff, patients, and families is essential, as is the ability to educate patients and family members on cardio-respiratory topics. The role also requires assuming responsibility for risk and safety issues, assisting with patient ambulation, and moving equipment within the campus.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Two semesters of clinical training in an associate or baccalaureate degree program in Respiratory Care.
- Student License with the Kansas or Missouri State Board of Healing Arts.
- RCP student permit license from the State of Kansas or State of Missouri Board of Healing Arts.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Nice To Haves
- Completion of all basic science courses required for RRT credential.
- Experience working as an RCP.
- Experience in clinical instruction of students.
- Eligible for RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Responsibilities
- Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care in an efficient and effective manner for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
- Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice.
- Demonstrates accountability for own actions, decisions, and learning needs.
- Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and division.
- Follows policies, procedures, and standards.
- Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient.
- Communicates effectively with patients, health care providers, and other customers both orally and written/via computer.
- Maintains positive working relations with customers.
- Demonstrates mature, sensitive, and effective communications with all age groups, especially under high levels of stress.
- Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position.
- Educates patients and family members of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) regarding cardio-respiratory topics, medications, equipment, and procedures.
- Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the face of uncertainty, and can take responsible and professional action without awaiting orders.
- Assist with the ambulation of patients.
- Moves ventilators and other items within the campus.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
