Student- Respiratory Therapy Technician

Ntmconline; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ntmconline is seeking a respiratory care trainee to assist with equipment setup, administer therapies, and educate patients under supervision. You will document patient education and track treatment responses according to physician orders.

The position requires enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program with first-year completion and pharmacology coursework. Work will involve hospital shifts and routine maintenance of oxygen equipment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program and completed first year and Pharmacology course.
• Capable of operating respiratory care equipment and documenting patient education.
• Willing to work under supervision in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment per physician orders.
• Explain treatments and document education provided to patient and caregivers.
• Administer prescribed therapies and monitor patient response.
• Perform rounds and maintain oxygen equipment per hospital policy.

Skills

Equipment setup

Patient education

Documentation

Education

First-year completed in accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Under the supervision of the Lead Respiratory Therapist and upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness, Explain the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to the patient and properly document all education given to patient(s) and their caregivers on the patient education form in the patient's chart. Conduct physician prescribed treatments; including but not limited to, Handheld Nebulizer Therapy and various nasal oxygen devices in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the patient, and chest physical therapy treatments. Ensure the adequate maintenance of ventilation and/or compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, record all pertinent information of treatments, patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart; place MAR's on patient's chart in proper order. Perform trach care per hospital policy and procedure. Make regular rounds and oxygen equipment at least twice per shift, change humidifiers, change Suction canisters daily, as well as spot-checking other respiratory therapy equipment per hospital policy and procedure. Assist in preparing respiratory care patients for physical therapy, ambulation, transport, etc. Properly stores oxygen tanks per OSHA and hospital guidelines. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: must be currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program and completed first year and Pharmacology course, ContinueCARE Hospital is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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