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The Respiratory Therapy Student assumes responsibility for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families and other care providers.
Job Responsibility:
Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist
Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols
Demonstrates accountability for own actions, decisions, and learning needs
Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and division
Follows policies, procedures, and standards
Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient
Communicates effectively with patients, health care providers, and other customers both orally and written/via computer
Maintains positive working relations with customers
Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position
Educates patients and family members regarding cardio-respiratory topics, medications, equipment, and procedures
Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress
Assist with the ambulation of patients
Moves ventilators and other items within the campus
Requirements:
High School Graduate or equivalent
Two semesters of clinical training in an associate or baccalaureate degree program in Respiratory Care
Candidate must have Student License with the Kansas or Missouri State Board of Healing Arts
RCP student permit license from the State of Kansas or State of Missouri Board of Healing Arts
Nice to have:
Completion of all basic science courses required for RRT credential
Experience working as an RCP
Experience in clinical instruction of students
Eligible for RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)