Aspiring Respiratory Therapist — Student Clinician

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Student Respiratory Therapist (SRT) assists Licensed Respiratory Therapists by providing basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures in a hospital setting, under direct supervision. The SRT performs patient and family care and documentation in the EMR, aids with airway clearance, aerosolized medications, and oxygen therapy administration/transport.

This role reports to the Acute Service Line Director through a Licensed Respiratory Therapist and emphasizes adherence to Joint

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the first clinical of an accredited School for Respiratory Care.
• Must be actively enrolled and in good standing in an accredited School for Respiratory Care.
• Must be registered by the State of Missouri with a Respiratory Temporary Educational Permit.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work within hospital policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Licensed Respiratory Therapists with basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• Document patient care and actions in the EMR.
• Set up and maintain medical gases as needed.
• Perform duties at basic performance level under supervision.
• Maintain regular attendance and participate in in-service education.

Skills

Self-motivated

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First clinical in accredited Respiratory Care program

Active enrollment in accredited Respiratory Care program

Missouri Respiratory Temporary Educational Permit

AHA BLS certification

Job description

The Student Respiratory Therapist (SRT) assists Licensed Respiratory Therapists by providing basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures in a hospital setting, under direct supervision. The SRT performs patient and family care and documentation in the EMR, aids with airway clearance, aerosolized medications, and oxygen therapy administration/transport.

This role reports to the Acute Service Line Director through a Licensed Respiratory Therapist and emphasizes adherence to Joint