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Respiratory Care Student
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$69,408 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital•
Jefferson City Worker Type:
PRN Job Highlights:
Department:
Respiratory Department Schedule:
PRN Shift & Schedule, Work As Needed Shift Differentials:
Available for night, weekend, and additional shiftsLocation:
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital•Jefferson City Job Summary:
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with student scope of practice.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administers medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision. Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition. Provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment. May respond to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy programEXPERIENCE
No experience required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:
Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Educ Permit
Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location:
Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Letter of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Application for Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Oklahoma Medical Board Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist