Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama seeks an Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student to support patient care under supervision. You will be under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, providing basic respiratory services and assisting with routine duties.

This PRN-First Shift role offers exposure to a busy clinical environment and opportunities to learn under experienced staff. Must meet Alabama Board requirements; BLS is required; temporary license if applicable.

Qualifications

• Must qualify for student status by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy AND/OR recent graduate with a temporary license from the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and services to patients under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.

Skills

Verbal communication

Visual acuity

Education

Alabama Respiratory Therapy student status / temporary license eligibility

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The Advanced Respiratory Care Student shall be under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. This individual shall be responsible to provide respiratory care and services to patients. Duties and responsibilities are limited to those that fall under the scope of practice of unlicensed respiratory therapist acting under the direction of a licensed respiratory therapist, in order to ensure quality and continuity of patient care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Must qualify for student status by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy AND/OR recent graduate with a temporary license from the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care. Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

License / Certification

BLS required, Temporary license if applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have good verbal communication skills in person and on the telephone.
• Must be able to see within close and distant ranges and distinguish colors.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Job

Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student

Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student

Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)