Per Diem Student Respiratory Therapist — Flexible Shifts

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prime Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC is seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist (PD/PRN) to learn and assist with respiratory care procedures under direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited respiratory program with first-semester clinical rotations completed, a current BLS certificate, and state board eligibility to work as a Student RT.

Qualifications

• Must hold BLS (AHA) certification at hire.
• Be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program and have completed first semester of clinical rotations.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for entry into an accredited respiratory therapy program at all times.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy and suctioning.
• Monitor patient respiratory status and ABG where applicable.
• Assist with intubation/extubation and ventilator support under supervision.
• Support RTs with assessments and reporting findings to supervising staff.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited respiratory program; completed first semester

State Respiratory Therapy board approval

Job description

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC is seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist (PD/PRN) to learn and assist with respiratory care procedures under direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited respiratory program with first-semester clinical rotations completed, a current BLS certificate, and state board eligibility to work as a Student RT.