About the role#
As a Respiratory Therapy Student at St. Francis Hospital, you will perform limited respiratory care and inpatient 12-lead electrocardiograms. You will practice under the direct supervision of a respiratory care professional who is available in the facility at all times. This role involves working as part of a care delivery team to support patient treatment and education.
What you'll do#
- Practice respiratory care within the limits of state laws and provide proof of your limited permit.
- Maintain your BLS certification and respond to code blues or other emergency situations to assist the respiratory care professional on duty.
- Function calmly during severe trauma, cardiopulmonary arrest, and other life-threatening events.
- Set up, operate, and monitor oxygen delivery equipment and complete daily rounds to check oxygen systems.
- Perform routine inpatient 12-lead electrocardiograms.
- Integrate respiratory therapeutics with services provided by other members of the care delivery team.
What you'll need#
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program.
- A state-issued limited permit to practice respiratory care.
- BLS certification completed within the organization's grace period (ACLS, NRP, and PALS may also be required).
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and take assignments from respiratory staff.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Preference is given to second-year students who have completed clinical rotations in ICU, ED, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, and OB.
- Favorable references from your program director or clinical affiliates are helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, GA
- Work Modality: On-site
- Position Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid
- Term: Rolling
About Kindred
Kindred operates a network of long-term acute care hospitals and community-based short-term acute care hospital campuses. The organization provides medical and rehabilitative care services. It maintains 61 long-term acute care hospitals across the United States. The company is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Following its acquisition, its facilities now operate under LifePoint Health or ScionHealth.
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