Aspiring Respiratory Therapist — Clinical Student

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner student to provide technical assistance under the direction of a licensed RCP for a defined group of patients, supporting quality outcomes and patient care under supervision. The role includes assisting with oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, ECGs, and workflow support.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an accredited program and obtain BLS within 14 days of hire, with a focus

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a second-year Respiratory Care Practitioner student in an accredited AS degree Respiratory Care Program or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited BS degree program within 1 year of graduations.
• Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
• Meets BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Responsibilities

• Set up monitoring of low-flow oxygen (≤ 6 LPM).
• Administer non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics).
• Assist with hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy.
• Perform electrocardiograms.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc.
• Assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of the employing institution after BLS certification.
• Assess the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Contribute to the plan of care under supervision.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care under supervision.
• Provide patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Build knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

AS degree Respiratory Care program

BS degree candidate (within 1 year of graduation)

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner student to provide technical assistance under the direction of a licensed RCP for a defined group of patients, supporting quality outcomes and patient care under supervision. The role includes assisting with oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, ECGs, and workflow support.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an accredited program and obtain BLS within 14 days of hire, with a focus