Student Respiratory Therapy Tech-Adult Respiratory Therapy-Part Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. To consult with physicians concerning the development and modification of patient care plans.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled and progressing full time in an accredited respiratory care practitioner program and have completed three semesters of clinical coursework.
Must have a minim GPA of 2.5.
Set-up and monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)
Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, antichollnagics, etc.)
Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
Electrocardiograms
Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc.
Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of UMMC.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients through interviews, limited physical exams, and conducting diagnostic tests; consults with physicians to address patient care respiratory therapy needs.
Operates and monitors respiratory equipment such as medical gas delivery apparatus, incentive breathing/hyperinflating devices, environmental control systems and aerosol devices
Administers medical gases, humidification, aerosols and no-exotic respiratory medications; maintains clearance of patient's natural and artificial airways; and provides emergency cardiopulmonary assistance.
Monitors patients physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs.
Educates patient and family members on the use of breathing exercises and use of medications.
Inspects, sanitizes, tests and maintains respiratory equipment.
Maintains applicable records and documentation.
Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental and/or infection control.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.