Respiratory Therapy Student PRN Varies Shifts
Baptist Health
- Location
- Onsite (BIRMINGHAM, AL)
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapy Student to assist licensed therapists and physicians with patient care and respiratory procedures. The role involves maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting respiratory equipment while supporting clinical operations.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Extended leave plan
- Family care
Perks
- Tuition reimbursement
- Debt repayment assistance
Full job details
Position Summary
At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL benefits start on day one!
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapy Student is responsible for performing multiple duties, including, but not limited to, patient care duties and additional duties that require expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory-related equipment. The Respiratory Therapy Student works under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapy Student is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment in various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists and physicians with various procedures and tasks, as directed.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Students may perform patient care duties in accordance with state law.
- Maintain the supply of medical gas cylinders in the respiratory department and all related areas.
- Restocks supplies and retrieves equipment, as necessary.
- Maintains appropriate levels of equipment in the various respiratory care work areas.
- Performs routine assembly, maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of diverse types of respiratory care equipment.
- Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings/huddles.
- Completes required education and training as needed.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
- Consistently uses time and resources effectively and efficiently.
- Performs all other assigned duties.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Respiratory Care student currently enrolled in a CoARC or successor Respiratory Care Program at a college or university required
- Maintain a status of good standing within the enrolled CoARC or successor Respiratory Care Program required
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification required
- Proof of continued enrollment in a CoARC-accredited program with no break in enrollment required
Experience
- Concurrent enrollment in a CoARC or successor-approved Respiratory Therapy program, not to exceed their official Respiratory Program pinning ceremony required