Student Respiratory Therapist: Hands-on Clinical Training

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center seeks a Student Respiratory Therapist to assist with routine respiratory care under direct supervision in a hospital setting. You will perform basic patient assessments and support oxygen and aerosol therapies, under guidance from a licensed respiratory therapist.

You will participate in department education, competency validation, and mandatory training while maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with current participation in respiratory classes and clinical rotations, and one year completed.
• Knowledge of basic respiratory therapy procedures and demonstrated competency validation upon hire.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and related activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine respiratory care procedures appropriate to education level and competency.
• Perform patient assessments and collect pertinent respiratory data under supervision.
• Assist with oxygen, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning, chest physiotherapy and EKGs under supervision.
• Support monitoring of oxygen saturation and respiratory parameters.
• Help with device setup, transport, and equipment maintenance.
• Document care accurately per hospital policy.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Multilingual

Education

Respiratory Therapy program enrollment

Job description

Broadlawns Medical Center seeks a Student Respiratory Therapist to assist with routine respiratory care under direct supervision in a hospital setting. You will perform basic patient assessments and support oxygen and aerosol therapies, under guidance from a licensed respiratory therapist.

You will participate in department education, competency validation, and mandatory training while maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.