Overview
Job Summary
Provides technical assistance under the direction of the Licensed Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes. Provides service functions and communication to staff, patients, and guests. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
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Procedures authorized to be performed are to be performed exclusively outside a critical care area and are as follows:
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1. Set up an monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)
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2. Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.)
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3. Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
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4. Electrocardiograms
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5. Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc.
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6. Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of the employing institution.
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Assesses the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
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Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
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Implements the plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
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Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
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Provides patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed.
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Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
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Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.
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Participates in ongoing educational activities.
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Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
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Currently Enrolled as a second year Respiratory Care Practitioner student in an accredited AS degree Respiratory Care Program or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited BS degree program within 1 year of graduations.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
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Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
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BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Preferred/Desired
