Student Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Education

• Currently enrollment in AMA-approved respiratory care education program at Senior level.
• One year of AMA approved respiratory therapy education and/or student in senior year

Experience

BLS required.

Specialized Skills

Computer skills required for use of Hospital Information System.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for long periods of time,
• Bending,
• Lifting,
• Climbing stairs,
• Maneuvering heavy rolling equipment long distances,
• Assisting hospital staff in positioning and moving patients.

Scope of Practice

Performs Under The Scope Of Practice Of The Alabama State Board Of Respiratory; Therapy Chapter 798-X-4. Student Respiratory Therapists Are Covered By Student Exemption From Licensure While Employed 798-x-5-.14. Student Status Is Verified With Program Director And Students Operate Under Direct Clinical Supervision As Defined In The Licensure Rules As Direct clinical supervision: A situation where a licensed respiratory therapist or physician is available for the purpose of communication, consultation, and assistance.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy procedures that they have received academic program training for including but not limited to: Patient assessment and diagnostics; Oxygen administration and titration; aerosol therapies; medication delivery; lung clearing treatment modalities; adult non-invasive and invasive ventilation; infant and pediatric ventilation; arterial blood gas collection and analysis; bedside spirometry; removal and collection of body fluids in the airway; maintaining the natural airway; trach change outs; other special procedures with training as assigned.
• Records all procedures in the appropriate patient records;
• Assists with quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Maintains and cleans equipment as needed.
• Function as a member of the Code and Ice teams.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.