Student Respiratory Tech: Hands-On Care & Training

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA is seeking a student respiratory care trainee to assist with aerosol therapy, chest physical therapy, and oximetry evaluations under supervision.

You will support equipment maintenance, demonstrate respiratory care activities, and perform non-invasive procedures after completing a rotation. BCLS is required on hire and ACLS within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Education: AMA approved respiratory care program and completion of one semester.
• Active student status must be maintained with documentation.
• Letter of recommendation from Program Director for consideration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers aerosol therapy, chest physical therapy and oximetry evaluations to non-critical patients.
• Performs Basic Life Support activities.
• Teaches and demonstrates respiratory care activities to patients and their representatives.
• Cleans, assembles, sets up and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs non-invasive respiratory care procedures under supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

Completed one semester

Active student status maintained

Letter of recommendation from Program Director

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA is seeking a student respiratory care trainee to assist with aerosol therapy, chest physical therapy, and oximetry evaluations under supervision.

You will support equipment maintenance, demonstrate respiratory care activities, and perform non-invasive procedures after completing a rotation. BCLS is required on hire and ACLS within 60 days.