Student Respiratory Therapist

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist to perform essential respiratory procedures under supervision. This role requires BLS and ACLS certifications, with responsibilities including patient care assessment and documentation. Applicants must be enrolled in a respiratory program and possess a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must be approved by the State Respiratory Care Board.
• Must maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in an accredited respiratory program

Job description

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• Schedule: Nights, 7pm-7:30am- rotating holidays and weekends
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL 60622
  
  

Overview

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Nights, 7pm-7:30am- rotating holidays and weekends
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL 60622
  
  

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Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Respiratory Therapy director/manager, the Student Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. Works under the direction of a registered or certified therapist. The competencies listed in sections I, II, and III will be learned as the student’s knowledge and skill level increases.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Must be approved by the State Respiratory Care Board to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• At the minimum, the student must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory program and completed first semester of clinical rotations. Preferred, is a student who has completed more than one semester and/or other medical experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Will not be able to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist if for any reason may become not eligible for an accredited respiratory therapy program.
  
  

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $21.00 to $21.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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