Respiratory Therapy Student Assistant - PRN

Boone Health Medical Group; Independence (KS); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling around school

Variety of shifts

Job summary

A healthcare facility is searching for a Respiratory Therapy Student Assistant in Independence, Kansas. This part-time position involves performing therapy as prescribed and adhering to departmental procedures. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program. Strong knowledge of therapy equipment and patient assessment is required. Flexible scheduling is offered to accommodate school commitments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a recognized respiratory therapy program at either the junior or senior level.
• Knowledge of Hospital/Respiratory care policy and procedures.
• Ability to provide care that meets the needs of patients relative to age-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of routine therapy equipment used in respiratory therapy.
• Assesses patient data and interprets necessary information for care.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of routine therapy equipment

Ability to assess patient data

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in respiratory therapy program

Tools

Oximeters

Flowmeters

Analyzers

Job description

Respiratory Therapy Student Assistant - PRN page is loaded## Respiratory Therapy Student Assistant - PRNlocations: Columbia - Boone Hospital Centertime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-9560# **Job Description****Additional Job Information*** Flexible Scheduling Around School* Non-Benefit Eligible* Various Shifts### ## **Overview****Job Summary:**Performs therapy as prescribed and in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.**Job Responsibilities:*** Demonstrates a knowledge of all routine therapy equipment, oximeters, regulators, flowmeters, analyzers, ETCO2 monitors, medical gases, inhaled pharmacological agents, etc.* Has a working knowledge of Hospital/Respiratory care policy and procedure manuals. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care of service appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.* Demonstrates and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures**.*** Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Degrees: High School Diploma or GED and Currently enrolled in a recognized respiratory therapy program at either the junior or senior level* Experience: <2 years* Supervisor Experience: None* Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Educational Permit issued by the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care**Work Shift**Day/Evening Rotation (United States of America)**Legal Statement**The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employerlocations: Columbia - Boone Hospital Centertime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 12 Days Ago