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Woman's Hospital · 3 months ago

Respiratory Therapy Student Technician - Respiratory Therapy - All Shifts

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$14.18/hr - $20.03/hr

Woman's Hospital is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. The Respiratory Therapy Student Technician will gain hands-on experience by performing clerical and patient care activities under the supervision of Respiratory Therapists, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Verifies supplies in the emergency code box according to departmental procedures

Collects and bags dirty syringes and changes sharp containers

Helps the hospital in its cost containment effort by efficiently using supplies and recording patient charges accurately and appropriately. Ensures appropriateness of patient charges and documentation to support procedures performed

Stamps patient flowsheets and patient charge sheets with the patient’s name, ID number, & date

Stocks RT supplies in storage rooms and removes all boxes from the RT area

Chart patient data accurately and in accordance with departmental procedures

Updates patient information board indicating the respiratory care patient’s for the oncoming shift

Stocks patient case carts and assists respiratory staff with procedural duties, under direct supervision

Cleans and assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various pending admits and procedures, under direct supervision to ensure appropriateness. Delivers soiled equipment to central services with proper documentation of products, etc

Performs cord blood gases in accordance with departmental procedures, including adherence to universal precautions

Performs EKG in a timely manner and in accordance with the procedure; contacts appropriate physician when EKG is abnormal and posts EKG reports

Displays a positive attitude towards the job, specific tasks, and co-workers. Accepts assigned tasks in a selfless manner, placing the needs of the department and patient above personal preference

Performs RT tasks as delegated by RT Lead or staff RTs, in accordance with policies and procedures

Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital