Respiratory Care Student

Job Summary

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with student scope of practice.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Administers medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision.
• Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.
• May respond to medical emergencies and rapid responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Education and Experience

No experience required. Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Professional License and/or Certifications

• State of Work Location: Missouri
• BLS HCP - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage