Respiratory Therapist Student, Marshall Medical Center North, PRN, Shift Varies

Job description

Overview EDUCATION/ LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION: Approval from Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care is required. Current enrollment and forward progression in an accredited school of respiratory therapy as determined by CoARC. CPR certification is required with PALS, ACLS, and NRP acquired as permitted by respective school program. Responsibilities: Administers various forms of therapies according to academic level Knows signs and symptoms of Adverse Reactions, and the steps necessary for patient safety. Setup and maintain invasive and non-invasive ventilation Responds to and knows the duties required of respiratory in "CODE BLUE" Proficient in arterial puncture and bloodgas analysis Performs Quality Controls, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on the Bloodgas equipment. Consistently completes duties assigned: Maintain accurate records and documentation of therapies administered to patients. Accurately performs patient charging procedures as are required. Communicate effectively with a physician, co-workers and other staff about patient care Ability to assess a patient and assist in developing a Care Plan as indicated. Process or clean equipment. Proficient in setup, operat...