Respiratory Therapy - Student

Description

Biddeford, ME
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 79905

Are you currently enrolled inRespiratoryTherapy program and interested in gaining hands on experience?

Hands on Experience:

• Work inaclinical settingunder the supervision of experienced respiratory therapists.

Skills Development/ Clinical Training:

• Buildconfidence inPatientassessment, treatment administration and communication with both patients and healthcare teams

• Work with patients,assistwith treatments,monitorpatient responses, and learn how to properlyutilizerespiratory equipment.

• Preparation for Licensure-Clinicalexperience ispivotalinmeeting the requirements for respiratory therapist licensure and certification.

Student RTs are Per Diem roles

Flexible shifts and hoursfor Student RTs to work around your school schedule!

Summary:
The Student - Respiratory Therapy role works under the direction of the Manager of Respiratory Care Services, the Charge Therapists and Respiratory Therapists in providing all medically sanctioned therapeutic, supportive and monitoring modalities to patients as prescribed. This role will learn new equipment and procedures and deliver high quality care while adapting to technical advances in the field.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Active enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program required.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: Three to five hundred clinical hours as a student preferred

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.ferrari@mainehealth.org