Student Respiratory Therapist

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients under the direct supervision of a licensed registered or certified respiratory therapist.

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, including 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 airway clearance devices or techniques such as 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.
• Assist with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

• Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with the public, patients, staff, and physicians.
• Requires multi-tasking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  24
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
• Cost Center: 201 THOM Respiratory Care and General Services
• Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, West Virginia

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. All employment practices are conducted in accordance with applicable laws.