Respiratory Care -Student

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Madison

Requirements

Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program
Experience:
No experience required.
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.
Required Professional License And/Or Certifications:
State of Work Location: Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Letter of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Application for Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
Or
Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

Responsibilities

Administers medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision.
Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the role of a Respiratory Care Student?

The role of a Respiratory Care Student is to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients within the scope of practice for students.

What tasks can a Respiratory Care Student expect to perform?

A Respiratory Care Student can expect to perform tasks such as assessing patients, administering treatments, monitoring patient progress, and assisting with respiratory therapy procedures.

What level of supervision is typically provided for a Respiratory Care Student?

Respiratory Care Students are typically supervised by licensed respiratory therapists or other healthcare professionals who oversee their work and provide guidance and support as needed.

Can a Respiratory Care Student provide independent care to patients?

Respiratory Care Students are typically not permitted to provide independent care to patients and must work under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.

How does a Respiratory Care Student's role differ from that of a licensed respiratory therapist?

A Respiratory Care Student's role is limited in scope and they are not able to perform all of the duties of a licensed respiratory therapist. They are in a learning role and must work under supervision.

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Our shared goals and vision for the future define who we are and what we can achieve at SSM Health Rehabilitation.

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Industry

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Employees

1900

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As the leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation services in the St. Louis area, SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital delivers specialized care and advanced treatment that enables individuals to rebuild their lives. SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital encompasses a variety of settings for occupational, speech and physical therapy. Our experienced team of rehabilitation professionals is committed to helping each patient recover the strengths, skills, independence and confidence to return home to family and friends, and resume work, school or community activities. But most of all, perhaps, we offer hope: the hope of medical science, the hope of healing, and the hope of recovery.