Student Respiratory Therapist

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Under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Respiratory Therapy director/manager, the Student Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. Works under the direction of a registered or certified therapist. The competencies listed in sections I, II, and III will be learned as the student's knowledge and skill level increases.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Must be approved by the State Respiratory Care Board to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

3. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

5. At the minimum, the student must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory program and completed first semester of clinical rotations. Preferred, is a student who has completed more than one semester and/or other medical experience.

6. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

7. Will not be able to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist if for any reason may become not eligible for an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $25.00 to $25.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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