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Student Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
Job ID:
43885Job Category:
Respiratory Care ServicesWork Type:
PRNWork Schedule:
RotatingDepartment:
Respiratory TherapyFacility:
MBMC Central MSLocation:
Jackson, MS Overview Job Summary Provides technical assistance under the direction of the Licensed Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient oues. Provides service functions andmunication to staff, patients, and guests. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Procedures authorized to be performed are to be performed exclusively outside a critical care area and are as follows: 1. Set up an monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM) 2. Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.) 3. Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy 4. Electrocardiograms 5. Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc. 6. Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of the employing institution. Assesses the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. Implements the plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. Provides patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed. Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership. Participates in ongoing educational activities. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience #N/A Minimum Required Currently Enrolled as a second year Respiratory Care Practitioner student in an accredited AS degree Respiratory Care Program or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited BS degree program within 1 year of graduations. Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Meets or exceeds all academic requirements. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required BLS certification within 14 days of hire date Preferred/DesiredCareer Insights for Respiratory Therapist
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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.
$58,690 / year median in Mississippi
+10% projected growth