Respiratory Care Practitioner Student Tech (RCP Student)

Position : RCP Student Tech Department : Respiratory Therapy Reports to : Director/Designated Manager

Summary Provides quality care that is dependent on physician order or directed by the Respiratory Care Practitioner. Performs respiratory procedures based on professional judgment in response to individualized patient needs. Promotes restorative health and/or supportive care using the cardiopulmonary process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care.

Job Components

Professional Responsibilities: o Adheres to scope of hospital policy o Maintains profession and technical knowledge and pursues professional growth opportunities o Participates as an essential part of the respiratory team, assists the RT/RCP o Keeps access to protected health information secure and confidential o Collaborates with the RT/RCP to address patient needs o Appropriately seeks help or guidance from supervisor or other resource people o Adapts to change and prioritizes work o Demonstrates reliable attendance, reports on time and is ready to work at beginning of shift o Completes assigned duties, willingly accepts assignments and assist others to complete work on time o Willing to support unit’s staffing needs by occasionally adjusting work schedule, staying late or working extra o Establishes a safe, compassionate, caring environment for patients and their family o Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork

Core Duties: o Provides patient care by collecting, monitoring, and reporting information and responding to basic needs o Promotes patient engagement by considering specific needs, values and preferences o Promotes continuity of care by reporting activities, incidences, and changing patient needs to next caregiver o Demonstrates infection prevention behaviors, consistent hand washing and use of appropriate PPEs o Recognizes safety risk and communicates to RCP/RT regarding falls and injury o Contributes to the department’s performance improvement activities o Demonstrates competency in performance of skills

Essential Skill Competencies Set-up and monitoring of low flow oxygen Aerosol therapy Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy Electrocardiograms Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc. Assists the Respiratory Care Practitioner in cardiorespiratory arrests

Minimum Requirements: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Student Tech is a student that is currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Program and continuing education toward respiratory licensure. The student must be in their second year and certified in BLS.

Physical Demands: During a normal shift, the RCP Student Tech will:

Occasionally (1-33%) Frequently (34-67%) Continuously (68-100%) Sit Stand Seeing (Visual) Squat Walk Listening Kneel Lift Crawl Bend Climbing a Ladder Reach Climbing Stairs Carry Walking on Rough Ground Distinguishing colors Hazardous Materials Body Fluids Firm Grasping Simple Grasping Speed Work Lifting up to 50 lbs Forearm Rotation Carrying up to 10 lbs Lifting over 50 lbs with assistance Push on wheels up to 200 lbs Carrying 10 to 50 lbs Pulling up to 60 lbs Carrying over 50 lbs with assistance Use of Wheelchair Push on wheels 200-400 lbs Use of Stretcher Pulling 60-80 lbs Use of Carts Pulling 80-350 lbs with assistance Use of Dynamap (1 lb) Use of Computer Carts Use of feet for repetitive movements Use of Computer Carts Use of Beds