Schedule: 12 HR DAY
Facility: MAIN CAMPUS
Date Posted: Nov 6, 2024
Description
Location: Main Campus
Department: PULMONARY SERVICES
Schedule: PRN, 12 HR Day Shift,
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing basic respiratory care modalities, under the direct supervision of an RCP. According to meeting compliance with school- & hospital-approved competencies, the student respiratory therapist Sets up, monitors and adjusts oxygen delivery devices. Administers aerosolized medications via metered dose inhalers and hand-held nebulizers. Administers chest physiotherapy procedures. Performs suctioning on patients with artificial airways. Collects and analyzes samples for arterial blood gas analysis. Assist with the repossessing of patient care equipment. Documents patient care in the departmental data management system
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Comfortable indoor environment. Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases. Subject to irregular schedules, including weekends. Subject to high levels of stress. Subject to infectious diseases. Requires considerable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), and pushing (equipment, carts, beds, stretchers and wheelchairs). Requires ability to work in a confined, often stressful environment. Requires the ability to follow prescribed techniques, policies and procedures. Needs the capability of close attention to detail. Needs the ability to assess and respond to changes in patient condition.