Student Respiratory Tech - Part-Time, 401k Match

Community Health Systems; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Student Respiratory Tech to support basic respiratory care under supervision. You will assist with oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and incentive spirometry, while monitoring patients and maintaining equipment. You will also document patient responses and help educate families on basic therapies.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and collaboration with licensed therapists and physicians in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Respiratory Therapy Technician training program or coursework in a related healthcare field preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in respiratory care or a related field preferred.
• Experience in respiratory therapy, pulmonary function testing, or oxygen therapy support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed respiratory therapists in the preparation and administration of basic respiratory treatments.
• Observes and monitors patients during respiratory therapy treatments and reports observations.
• Cleans and maintains respiratory equipment following infection control and safety protocols.
• Records treatment administration and patient responses in the medical record as directed.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for procedures and ensures stock levels.
• Educates patients and families on basic respiratory exercises and therapies.

Skills

Basic respiratory care

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Respiratory Therapy Technician training

Some College

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Student Respiratory Tech to support basic respiratory care under supervision. You will assist with oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and incentive spirometry, while monitoring patients and maintaining equipment. You will also document patient responses and help educate families on basic therapies.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and collaboration with licensed therapists and physicians in a busy clinical setting.