Student Respiratory Therapist - RT Trainee - Respiratory Therapy

Prime Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/supervisor, the Student Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. The Student Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of a registered or certified therapist. The competencies listed in sections I, II, and III will be learned as the student’s knowledge and skill level increases.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
Enrollment in an accredited respiratory program and completion of the first semester of clinical rotations.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must not be ineligible for an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and AHA obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Completion of more than one semester in an accredited respiratory program.
Other medical experience.

Responsibilities

Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
Assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care.
Considering age and population-specific needs and requirements of the patient.
Working under the direction of a registered or certified therapist.