PRN Student Respiratory Therapist

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Respiratory Therapist (SRT) assists licensed respiratory therapist by providing the most basic respiratory therapy treatments and procedures. The SRT performs patient and family care and documentation at the most basic performance level under the direct, immediate, and on premise supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. The SRT performs airway clearance, administers aerosolized medications, and assists with oxygen therapy administration / transport.

Requirements

Minimum Education

• Currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program with successful completion of their first semester of course work.

Minimum Work Experience

Required Skills

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending / Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing / Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear if needed and read small print 20 / 20.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed and hear high and low pitched sounds.

Distinguish sounds on a telephone.

Distinguish colors.

Physical / Environmental requirements

Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 100 lbs

Pushing - Up to 100 lbs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J. Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

I Will Cooperate With Others

I Will Collaborate With Others

I Will Communicate

I Will Adapt To Change

I Will Be A Champion

Equal Opportunity Employer

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