Respiratory Student / Respiratory Therapy / PRN / Day

Position: Respiratory Student

Position Summary: The Respiratory Care student performs basic respiratory modalities and arterial blood gases. The Respiratory Student supports the Department Director, Clinical Coordinators, and other staff of the Respiratory Care Services Department and Pulmonary Function Lab. The role supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and upholds Service Excellence Standards for all customer groups.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to set priorities for maximum efficiency during the scheduled shift without compromising the quality of work. Manages time well and performs all tasks in a timely manner.

Job Duties

• Perform basic respiratory modalities and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Support department directors, clinicians, and staff in delivering patient care.
• Maintain and document patient records accurately.
• Assist in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety measures.
• Participate in educational and training activities required for student roles.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• More information available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must possess current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must be enrolled in and attending an AMA approved formal respiratory training program.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
• Physical ability to bend, lift (10-30 lbs minimum), grasp, fine hand coordinate, push, pull, stand, sit, and squat as required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.