Respiratory Care Student

SSM Health Care - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Hospitals

About the position

The Respiratory Care Student position at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City is a per diem role designed for students enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program. The primary focus of this position is to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients under appropriate supervision, ensuring adherence to the student scope of practice. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in a clinical setting while contributing to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision.
• Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.
• May respond to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• No prior experience required.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded