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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. 

Training 

• N/A 

Language 

• N/A 

Patient Population  

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:  

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.  

Neonates (0-4 weeks) 

Infant (1-12 months) 

Pediatrics (1-12 years) 

Adolescents (13-17 years) 

Adults (18-64 years) 

Geriatrics (65 years and older) 

Not applicable to this position 

Working Conditions  

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role. 

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. 

• General office environment. 

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. 

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.  

• May be required to use physical restraints. 

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.  

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. 

• May have periods of constant interruptions. 

• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• Prolonged periods of working alone. 

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. 

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. 

Physical Requirements  

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.  

Physical Demands 

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% 

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)  

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)  

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)  

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)  

Stoop, Kneel  

Crawling  

Climbing  

Balance  

Bending   

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards  

This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role. Please identify ALL additional physical requirements/hazards. 

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.  

Gaseous risk exposure 

Other:  

__ Not applicable to this position  

Skills 

• Ability to use office equipment such as telephones and computer terminals.  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrates understanding of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology, an understanding of theory of operation of all respiratory care related equipment.  

• Maintains competency in clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services.  

• Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nursing staff, patients, patient family members and the public.  

• Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and disinfecting.