Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student to work under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. You will provide respiratory care and services to patients, supporting quality and continuity of care in a hospital setting.

The role may require a temporary license or student status with the Alabama Board, and prior healthcare experience is preferred. This position is PRN and based at Baptist Medical Center East.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and services to patients under supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Assist licensed Respiratory Therapists as needed to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follow direction to support patient safety and workflow in a hospital setting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Color vision

Education

Student status per Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Temporary license from Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care

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.

Highlights

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)