Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Tech Student PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP), the Respiratory Therapy Student Technician will administer noninvasive respiratory care /therapy to patients as ordered by the attending physician; and perform noninvasive diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor or Respiratory Therapy Charge Therapist participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers and monitors respiratory therapy treatments

• Administers therapy according to established departmental policy

• Responds immediately to Code Blue codes and Rapid Response calls and correctly manages the airway and external compressions under the direct supervision of a licensed RCP

• Follows established hospital and departmental infection control policies

• Consult Charge therapist when in doubt about a procedure or situation

Records pertinent information on patient medical record

• Accurately documents all respiratory care interventions intravenous during assigned shift

• Maintains up-to-date departmental records

• Enters charges per shift for service performed/provided

• Gives knowledgeable and accurate shift report to oncoming shift

Performs noninvasive diagnostic tests and non-invasive respiratory therapy, i.e. nebulizer therapy

• Performs bedside spirometry and accurately records results

• Performs peak flow, inspiratory and expiratory force and vital capacity measurements

• Monitors pulse oximetry

• Performs EKGs as ordered

Administers and monitors continuous oxygen therapy

• Sets up oxygen new starts according to departmental policy within 20 minutes of notification

• Monitors all continuous oxygen therapy, according to departmental policy

• Performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and calibration of…