Respiratory Therapy Student Technician; 0.0FTE; Day/PM Shifts
Shift: Variable, as needed by department. Per diem, non-benefit eligible. Hours per week: 0-40, based on department need. Weekends: Yes. Compensation: $18.60/hr., based upon experience.
About the role
Under the supervision of a licensed and Registered Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Therapy Student Tech assists in providing respiratory care services in accordance with physicians’ orders, department policies, and established respiratory therapy protocols. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating basic respiratory care services for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across all hospital areas, including the emergency department. Excluded therapies may include ventilator and BiPAP management, except under direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing respiratory care services under supervision
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate basic respiratory care for patients of all ages
- Work across all hospital areas, including the emergency department
- Excluded therapies: ventilator and BiPAP management (except under direct supervision)
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- Must be passing all currently enrolled Respiratory Care courses per program standards
Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year from hire
- If specializing in pediatric/neonatal critical care medicine, must have PALS or NRP Certification within 1 year from hire
- Mandatory Reporter certification
Benefits
- Paid time off and parental leave
- 401K matching and employee recognition program
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance