Student Respiratory Therapist Job at Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Roper St. Francis Healthcare Charleston, SC

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapy 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Graduate or GED. Currently enrolled in a CoArc accredited 2-year 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.

Experience: Completion of first year clinical rotations.

Licensure/Certification: BLS provider credential from the American Heart Association obtained prior to date of hire.

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Knowledge/Skills: Ability to use office equipment such as telephones and computer terminals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrates understanding of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology, an understanding of theory of operation of all respiratory care related equipment. Maintains competency in clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services. Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nursing staff, patients, patient family members and the public. Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and disinfecting.




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