RESPIRATORY STUDENT (PRN)

Position Summary

The second year Respiratory Care student works to perform basic respiratory modalities and arterial blood gases. The Respiratory Student - Second Year, will support the Department Director, Clinical Supervisor, Lead, and other staff of the Respiratory Care Services Department, Pulmonary function Lab.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be enrolled and attending an AMA approved formal respiratory training program or recent graduate having applied with the TMB and awaiting activation of Respiratory Therapy Licensure.
• Must have completed at minimum, first year of an AMA approved formal respiratory training program.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting.
• Must obtain and maintain current TMB Respiratory Therapist licensure upon graduation from the program.
• Must be able to identify and competently address needs of population served.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.