Respiratory Care Student Assistant- PRN or Part time

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Care Student Assistant is an allied health care worker who functions under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapy Director and works under the direction of the team leader. This individual is responsible for clerical, equipment cleaning, equipment preparation, charge processing, filing duties of the department and performing electro-cardiograms and may perform the services of a respiratory care practitioner under direct supervision.

The Respiratory Care Student Assistant reports directly to the Respiratory Therapy Director.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent. Enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS certification. Must have a valid, current Missouri Respiratory Care Student Practitioner License.
• Work Experience:
  
  None required but prior health care related work experience desirable.

• Performance of Patient Oxygen/equipment rounds, and Hospital emergency equipment rounds in accordance with Departmental procedures.
• Completion of documentation and charging procedures in accordance with Hospital and Departmental procedures.
• Preparation of medical gases, air/oxygen apparatus, humidification and aerosol administration devices, and ventilatory assistance/control equipment.
• Assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
• Department stock maintenance and area cleaning as assigned.
• Perform Electro-cardiograms.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as assigned and other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one s skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

• Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
• Has direct patient contact with possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Frequently required to make independent decisions.