What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student position at The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System?
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Advanced Respiratory Care Student shall be under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. This individual shall be responsible to provide respiratory care and services to patients. Duties and responsibilities are limited to those that fall under the scope of practice of unlicensed respiratory therapist acting under the direction of a licensed respiratory therapist, in order to ensure quality and continuity of patient care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience: Must qualify for student status by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy AND/OR recent graduate with a temporary license from the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care. Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred. License / Certification: BLS required, Temporary license if applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Must have good verbal communication skills in person and on the telephone. • Must be able to see within close and distant ranges and distinguish colors. Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student Advanced Respiratory Therapy Student Job Type: PRN-PRN Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.