Student Respiratory Therapist

WVU Medicine

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients under the direct supervision of a licensed registered or certified respiratory therapist.

Requirements

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: Student Respiratory Care Permit through the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
• Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
• Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain low flow oxygen devices of 6 LPM or less to include nasal cannula or a simple mask.
• Set up and maintain aerosol devices with Fi02 of equal to or less than 50%.
• Deliver medications through a spontaneous small volume nebulizer.
• Deliver medication via Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or dry powder inhaler
• Measure of peak flow, simple spirometry, and pulse oximetry.
• Administer the following airway clearance devices or techniques: therapy vest, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning via artificial airway, and positive expiratory pressure therapies.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees