Respiratory Care Assistant (Student PRN, Hands-On)

BJC HealthCare (New); Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare's Christian Hospital seeks a Respiratory Care Assistant to join the Respiratory Team on a PRN basis. The role is ideal for respiratory students seeking hands-on experience while balancing school commitments. Compensation starts at $20/hour for <1 year of experience and $21/hour for more than 1 year.

Applicant must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program and willing to work around school schedules. Includes exposure to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Under supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides basic routine patient care activities in the general care areas related to respiratory care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department.
• Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides cleaning, processing and general maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.
• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management.
• Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.

Skills

Basic routine patient care

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare's Christian Hospital seeks a Respiratory Care Assistant to join the Respiratory Team on a PRN basis. The role is ideal for respiratory students seeking hands-on experience while balancing school commitments. Compensation starts at $20/hour for <1 year of experience and $21/hour for more than 1 year.

Applicant must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program and willing to work around school schedules. Includes exposure to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and collaboration with the healthcare team.