Respiratory Therapy Student – Sleep Disorders (Rotating Shifts)

UNMH Jobs; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UNMH is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide clinical respiratory care under supervision, assemble and operate equipment, and care for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role involves patient assessments, therapy administration, equipment maintenance and strict HIPAA-compliant communication.

Shift coverage includes rotating schedules with night differentials. PRN/part-time status aligns with the Sleep Disorders Center workflow and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Program graduate in respiratory care or related field.
• Complete 1st year RT program at VCC.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments per department policy.
• Assist staff with routine treatment therapies.
• Assist with non-invasive respiratory care.
• Initiate or adjust oxygen delivery per policy.
• Adjust titration of oxygen per protocol.
• Administer chest physiotherapy.
• Administer aerosol and breathing therapies with ordered meds.
• Assist staff with bland aerosol devices.
• Assist with basic oxygen supplementation.
• Communicate care procedures to patients with HIPAA.
• Ensure patient satisfaction using scripting where applicable.
• Maintain and transport equipment; route for repair as needed.
• Document care procedures and outcomes.
• Support education and research with the Chief of Clinical Operations.
• Follow patient safety policies and report concerns.
• Identify and report conditions impacting patient safety.
• Encourage patient participation in care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Assisting care staff

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Program Graduate

Complete 1st Year RT Program at VCC

Tools

Oxygen delivery devices

Chest physiotherapy equipment

Medical gas cylinders handling

Job description

UNMH is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide clinical respiratory care under supervision, assemble and operate equipment, and care for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role involves patient assessments, therapy administration, equipment maintenance and strict HIPAA-compliant communication.

Shift coverage includes rotating schedules with night differentials. PRN/part-time status aligns with the Sleep Disorders Center workflow and departmental policies.