Job Description
Student Respiratory Tech (As Needed/PRN)
Summary: Provides professional cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and care through the assessment, treatment, and education of patients in accordance with the physician orders.
Hours: Vary as needed in the department
Qualifications
A: EDUCATION:
– High School Diploma or Equivalent
– Actively enrolled in an accredited school of Respiratory Technology
B: EXPERIENCE:
– Experience in EKG, and PFT preferred.
C: LICENSES, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:
– BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required
D: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND WORK AIDS:
– Office machines (i.e., copier, fax, telephone)
– Computer terminal/personal computer
– Hand tools
– Power tools
– Diagnostic equipment
– Patient therapeutic equipment/machines (suction, percussors, etc.)
– Ventilatory support devices
E. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
– Must demonstrate the ability to understand the unique needs of different age groups of patients treated.
D: EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND WORK AIDS:
– Office machines (i.e., copier, fax, telephone)
– Computer terminal/personal computer
– Hand tools
– Power tools
– Diagnostic equipment
– Patient therapeutic equipment/machines (suction, percussors, etc.)
– Ventilatory support devices
E. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
– Must demonstrate the ability to understand the unique needs of different age groups of patients treated.
– Good understanding of cardiac, neuro, and respiratory anatomy and physiology.
– Computer skills, medical terminology, CPR, and the ability to discern normal and abnormal pathology are required.
Exceptional healthcare awaits you at Russell Medical, located in Alexander City, Alabama close to the pristine waters of beautiful Lake Martin. Russell Medical is a progressive, not-for-profit, acute care facility serving the needs of east Central Alabama. Our mission is simple: Being the best because, we care. Inside our doors you will find cutting edge technology, professionals of the highest caliber, and leadership committed to utilizing all of our resources to improve the quality of every life we touch. Russell Medical has been accredited by The Joint Commission since 1959.
At Russell Medical we truly believe that employees are our greatest assets. Our goal is to provide a safe, friendly and supportive work environment. Each person is very important and performs a valuable service and we embrace and encourage the spirit of teamwork.
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Russell Medical offers flexible work schedules, maintains a competitive wage structure and offers a wide array of benefits including health, dental, vision, accident, cancer, and short and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 Education Plan, and 403 (b) retirement plan. Tuition reimbursement and other educational assistance may be made available. Fulltime employees accrue Paid Time Off as well as an additional accrual for sick time.
Russell Medical is an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to join our dedicated team and become a part of the Russell Medical family.
Russell Medical Foundation (Scholarships):
The Russell Medical Foundation awards healthcare scholarships annually. For detailed information, contact Judy Wood, Foundation Administration at 256-329-7152. Please click links below for further information:
Foundation-Scholarship-criteria (1)
Foundation High school application draft (2)
