Position Title: Respiratory Therapy Student - The Children's Hospital - PRN

Department: Respiratory Care

Job Description:

General Description:

Under general supervision, will provide services for the respiratory therapy department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas that are served by the department.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff Records treatment information and patient's treatment response in their computerized medical record Act as a resource person to medical staff. Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients Provide age appropriate care to patients Ensure that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records Will be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests

General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Experience: None.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Respiratory Care Provisional License issued by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment. Knowledge of patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system, age of the patient and the ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient's needs. Ability to work under stress. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff. Some computer skills.

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