Flexible PRN Respiratory Therapy Tech – RRT Student

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician to support the Respiratory Therapy team. The role reports to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy or a Preceptor and performs basic and selected advanced respiratory care for stable non-CCU patients according to physician orders.

Position is PRN with hours varying around the student’s class schedule. The candidate must be currently enrolled in an RRT program and hold BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student in an RRT program.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Hours: PRN, varies around school schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, checks for proper function, and corrects equipment malfunctions.
• Conducts therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate ventilation.
• Maintains patient airway and removes secretions as per plan.
• Evaluates patient response to respiratory care.
• Explains plan, therapy, and goals to patient.
• Keeps records of communication.
• Initiates or modifies respiratory care in emergencies.
• Follows competency checklists and interprets results.
• Protects patient from infection by following policies.
• Reviews inpatient data and bases procedures on available information.
• Collects clinical information by assessing cardiopulmonary status.
• Selects and prepares equipment appropriate to the plan.

Education

RRT program student

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician to support the Respiratory Therapy team. The role reports to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy or a Preceptor and performs basic and selected advanced respiratory care for stable non-CCU patients according to physician orders.

Position is PRN with hours varying around the student’s class schedule. The candidate must be currently enrolled in an RRT program and hold BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.