Respiratory Therapy Student Technician
US-IA-Dubuque
careers
Req #: 164744
Type: As Needed Temporary
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Overview:
Respiratory Therapy Student Tech
PRN, as needed
Under the supervision of a licensed and Registered Respiratory Therapist the student would assist in providing basic respiratory care services in accordance with physicians' orders, department policies and procedures, as well as respiratory therapy-driven protocols. The Student Respiratory Care Tech would be responsible for providing services to infant, pediatric, and adult patients throughout the hospital, and emergency department.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
* Assesses and evaluates the respiratory status of infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
* Determines requirements for treatment, such as method, duration of therapy, and precautions to be taken compatible with physicians' orders.
* Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, and consults with licensed therapists and/or physician if adverse reaction occurs.
* Applies and monitors medical gases and related respiratory therapy modalities.
* Reviews patient information to assess patient condition.
* Perform airway clearance, administer aerosolized medications, and assist with oxygen therapy administration/transport.
* Able to complete all respiratory care modalities as demonstrated competent in the classroom setting under the direct supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Leadership/Collaboration
* Works collaboratively with the team of Respiratory Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
* Enforces safety rules and ensures careful adherence to physicians' orders.
Development/Education
* Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
* Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Must be in good standing with the college/program and passing all currently enrolled Respiratory Care Classes per program passing criteria.
Experience:
One year of clinical experience in Respiratory Care.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
ACLS, PALS, NRP or proof of completion within 1 year of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Accountability
Adaptability
Communication - written & verbal
Decision making
Flexibility
Customer/patient focused
Independent Decision Making
Managing priorities/deadlines
Motivation
Professionalism
Teamwork
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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