Student Respiratory Therapist Job Buckhannon area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

Licensed by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care under a student temporary permit, or applicable state where services will be performed.

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Set up and maintain low flow oxygen devices of 6 LPM or less to include nasal cannula or a simple mask.

Set up and maintain aerosol devices with Fi02 of equal to or less than 50%.

Deliver medications through a spontaneous small volume nebulizer.

Deliver medication via Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) or dry powder inhaler.

Measure peak flow, simple spirometry, and pulse oximetry.

Administer the following airway clearance devices or techniques: therapy vest, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning via artificial airway, and positive expiratory pressure therapies.

Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.

Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.

Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.

Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: STJ St. Joseph's Hospital

Cost Center: 200 STJ Cardiopulmonary Services

Address: 1 Amalia Drive Buckhannon, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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