UnityPoint-St Luke's

PRN (as-needed)

**GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM**

Provides basic respiratory care procedures throughout all areas as ordered by the physician.  Participates in patient and family teaching.  Students will always work with in house supervision.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

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Clinical Responsibilities

·        Utilizes assessment skills to provide respiratory care procedures to achieve optimal benefit to the patient.

·        Communicates with RC staff regarding patient therapy and their expected outcomes.

Team Involvement

·        Assists in the work flow wherever needed in order to deliver prompt attention to the patient.

·        Responds to code situations to be of assistance if needed.

Documentation

·        Maintain accurate records, documenting clinical notes in the patients EMR

·        Educate patients on meds, spacers, their illness and therapeutic devices.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited RT program and be in good standing or have graduated from an accredited RT program and awaiting boards.
• Completion of semester of an accredited RT program with instructor recommendation/approval
• BCLS certification upon hire
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks English
• Basic computer knowledge in order to chart in the EMR
• Able to communicate and work well with a team of various professionals
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Child and Adult Mandatory Abuse Reporting training.