Student Respiratory Therapist - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital
Student Respiratory Therapist - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01Work Shift:
Days/Nights (United States of America)Location: Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital Charleston SC
Shift: As needed Days/Evenings
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Under the direction of a licensed Respiratory professional the Student Respiratory Therapist will provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies consist with student scope of practice for the Respiratory Department for the adult and geriatric population. The student must frequently communicate with all the therapists. Routine duties will include but are not limited to administering sage and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician organization of equipment stocking assist with delivering and replacing oxygen cylinders when indicated and transportation of patients. The student follows all RSFH Departmental Policies and Procedures and performs tasks only after successful passing of theoretical and practical competencies administered by RSFH Departmental leadership and or staff.
Essential Job Functions
Administer medication and treatments based on patient outcomes under appropriate supervision. Aerosolized therapy uses small volume nebulizers metered dose inhalers dry powdered inhalers breathactuated nebulizer and vibrating mesh nebulizer.
Airway Clearance and Lung Expansion Therapy i.e. Vest OPEP PEP and CPT).
Arterial blood gas sampling.
Baseline pulmonary function testing.
Cleaning and preparing equipment.
Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy all with proper documentation.
Intrahospital transport.
Nocturnal oximetry recording and downloading.
Provide patients with education for diseases medications and treatment.
Supplemental oxygen therapy.
Tracheostomy care and sterile suctioning.
Performs a handson competency to confirm skill set.
Maintains that competency to perform procedures and testing specific to RCP Student Extern.
Assures accurate departmental patient activity charting and charge records.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
BLS provider credential from the American Heart Association obtained prior to date of hire.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): School Graduate or GED. Currently enrolled in a CoArc accredited 2year respiratory program who anticipates graduation within one year of completion of the Respiratory Care Student Extern GPA equal to 3.0 or above and has completed Cardiopulmonary Science I Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology Pathophysiology Mechanical Ventilation II or equivalent prior to the start of Student Respiratory Therapy.
Work Experience
Completion of first year clinical rotations.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Cardiopulmonary Services Respiratory Therapy St Francis HospitalIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
