Student-Respiratory Care Practitioner

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist in Oxford, MS is seeking an enrolled Respiratory Care Practitioner student to support a defined group of patients under licensed supervision. The role involves assisting with patient care, oxygen and aerosol therapies, ECGs, and equipment management.

The position requires current enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program and completion of BLS within 14 days of hire, with hands-on learning in a hospital Respiratory Therapy department.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an AS degree Respiratory Care program or senior year in BS program, within 1 year of graduation.
• Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner under supervision.
• Prepare and monitor oxygen therapy and aerosol therapies as assigned.
• Support in ECG procedures and equipment handling.
• Contribute to care plan development and patient education under supervision.
• Participate in activities to improve care delivery and clinical knowledge.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RCP program enrollment within 1 year

Job description

• Business Unit BMH North Mississippi Hospital
• Department Respiratory Therapy

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides technical assistance under the direction of the Licensed Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes. Provides service functions and communication to staff, patients, and guests. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Procedures authorized to be performed are to be performed exclusively outside a critical care area and are as follows:
• 1. Set up an monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)
• 2. Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.)
• 3. Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
• 4. Electrocardiograms
• 5. Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc.
• 6. Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of the employing institution.
• Assesses the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Implements the plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Provides patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• #N/A

Minimum Required

• Currently Enrolled as a second year Respiratory Care Practitioner student in an accredited AS degree Respiratory Care Program or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited BS degree program within 1 year of graduations.

Training

Minimum Required

• Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date