Respiratory Care Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary

As a Respiratory Care Student, you will provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. This role is ideal for individuals enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program and looking to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities
  • Administer medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision.
  • Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy.
  • Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
  • Provide patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.
  • May respond to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.
  • No experience required.
Physical Requirements
  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare crawling and running.
Professional Licenses and Certifications
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Letter of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Application for Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
  • Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
Work Environment

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all employees.

Benefits

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and upfront tuition coverage.


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