Job Information
Roper St. Francis Student Respiratory Therapist - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
Days/Nights (United States of America)
Location: Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital - Charleston, SC
Shift: As needed Days/Evenings
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Under the direction of a licensed Respiratory professional, the Student Respiratory Therapist will provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies consist with student scope of practice for the Respiratory Department for the adult and geriatric population. The student must frequently communicate with all the therapists. Routine duties will include but are not limited to administering sage and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician, organization of equipment, stocking, assist with delivering and replacing oxygen cylinders when indicated, and transportation of patients. The student follows all RSFH Departmental Policies and Procedures and performs tasks only after successful passing of theoretical and practical competencies, administered by RSFH Departmental leadership and or staff.
Essential Job Functions
Administer medication and treatments based on patient outcomes, under appropriate supervision. Aerosolized therapy uses small volume nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, dry powdered inhalers, breath-actuated nebulizer, and vibrating mesh nebulizer.
Airway Clearance and Lung Expansion Therapy (i.e., Vest, OPEP, PEP, and CPT).
Arterial blood gas sampling.
Baseline pulmonary function testing.
Cleaning and preparing equipment.
Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy all with proper documentation.
Intra-hospital transport.
Nocturnal oximetry recording and downloading.
Provide patients with education for diseases, medications, and treatment.
Supplemental oxygen therapy.
Tracheostomy care and sterile suctioning.
Performs a hands-on competency to confirm skill set.
Maintains that competency to perform procedures and testing specific to RCP Student Extern.
Assures accurate departmental patient activity, charting and charge records.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
BLS provider credential from the American Heart Association obtained prior to date of hire.
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Education
- High School Graduate or GED. Currently enrolled in a CoArc accredited 2-year respiratory program who anticipates graduation within one year of completion of the Respiratory Care Student Extern, GPA equal to 3.0 or above, and has completed Cardiopulmonary Science I, Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Mechanical Ventilation II, or equivalent prior to the start of Student Respiratory Therapy.
Work Experience
- Completion of first year clinical rotations.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Cardiopulmonary Services - Respiratory Therapy - St Francis Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .