• Student Respiratory Therapist

    Prime Healthcare (Gadsden, AL)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist , sometimes referred to as our Respiratory Therapy Clinical Student. The Student Respiratory Therapist (Student RT) works under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. This role focuses on learning and assisting with a range of respiratory care procedures and treatments, providing hands-on experience while maintaining patient safety. Typically, the Student RT is enrolled in a respiratory therapy program and participates in clinical rotations within the hospital as part of their education. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed .

     

    Shift’s Available : Variable: Days or Nights (Flexible for student schedule)

     

    Employment Type : Per Diem ( PD / PRN)

     

    Hours: 12-hours (Flexible for student schedule)

    Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

    + Competitive compensation

    + Medical insurance benefit plan

    + 401K

    Responsibilities

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

    + A dminister respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy or other related respiratory tasks

    + Oxygen Therapy: a dminister oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or low oxygen levels

    + Aerosol Medications: d eliver medications via nebulizers or inhalers to help treat conditions like asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

    + Chest Physiotherapy: a ssist in techniques to help patients clear mucus from their lungs

    + M onitor patients' respiratory rates, oxygen levels (using pulse oximeters), and breathing patterns

    + A ssist in the drawing and analyzing of blood samples to assess levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in the blood - Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)

    + O bserve and adjust mechanical ventilators for patients who are unable to breathe independently, ensuring settings are appropriate based on the patient's condition

    + E nhance your skills on initial assessments of patients with breathing problems, which includes listening to lung sounds and assessing symptoms; report findings to supervising RTs or doctors to adjust treatment plans as needed

    + A ssist with some respiratory procedures, for example :

    + Intubation and Extubation : a ssist in the placement or removal of endotracheal tubes, which help patients breathe in critical situations

    + Suctioning: Help to remove secretions from a patient's airway to maintain a clear passage for breathing

    + Rapid Response and Code Blue

    Qualifications

    Education and Work Experience

     

    Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have:

     

    + Must be approved with State Respiratory Therapy board to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist

    + Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

    + At a minimum, the student must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory program and has completed at least the first semester of clinical rotations

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Will be unable to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist if, for any reason, becomes ineligible for an accredited respiratory therapy program

    Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

    + A student who has completed more than one semester and/or other medical experience

     

    Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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    Employment Status

     

    Per Diem

     

    Shift

     

    Variable

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

     

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    FacilityRiverview Regional Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-AL-Gadsden

    ID2025-212212

    CategoryClinical Tech

     

    Position TypePer Diem

     

    ShiftVariable

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt