Respiratory Therapy Student - JumpStart Program

Trinity Health; Davenport (IA); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellness programs

Health insurance (dental and vision)

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Trinity Health Davenport is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a part-time, rotating-shift position in Davenport, IA. The role includes patient assessment, therapy administration, equipment troubleshooting, and collaboration with the health care team.

Requirements include completion of the first year in an accredited respiratory therapy program and current enrollment, with basic math and language skills. The facility offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Formación

• Must have completed first year in accredited respiratory therapy program and currently enrolled.
• Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability.
• Personal computer.

Responsabilidades

• Performs inhaled medication therapy and airway support as ordered.
• Participates in CPR and assists with intubation and transport.
• Assembles and troubleshoots respiratory care equipment.
• Interprets diagnostic results and documents findings.
• Provides patient instruction on device usage.

Conocimientos

First year in RT program

Basic math & language skills

Personal computer

Educación

First year completed in accredited RT program

Currently enrolled in respiratory therapy program

Herramientas

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzer

Capnometer

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type / Shift

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Employment Type: PRN; no set schedule Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts

Position Highlights and Benefits

After successful completion of Respiratory Therapy program, will be eligible for all benefits associated with profession role offered. We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

GENERAL SUMMARY

A Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessment, evaluation for appropriate therapy, administration of therapy, consultation with other health care providers, diagnostic testing, implementation and troubleshooting of equipment and monitoring of patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, helium‑oxygen therapy, carbon dioxide‑oxygen therapy, nitric oxide‑oxygen therapy, CPAP therapy, BIPAP therapy, bland aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, high-frequency oscillator therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transport of patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical percussors.
• Interprets diagnostic results for feasibility and reports results, to include blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co‑oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end‑tidal C02, and pulse oximetry.
• Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.
• Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have completed first year in accredited respiratory therapy program and currently enrolled in respiratory therapy program.
• Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability.
• Personal computer.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence.

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