Job Description

Position Summary:

At Baptist Health

, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care) Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapy Student is responsible for performing multiple duties, including, but not limited to, patient care duties and additional duties that require expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory-related equipment. The Respiratory Therapy Student works under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapy Student is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment in various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists and physicians with various procedures and tasks, as directed.
Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Students may perform patient care duties in accordance with state law. Maintain the supply of medical gas cylinders in the respiratory department and all related areas. Restocks supplies and retrieves equipment, as necessary. Maintains appropriate levels of equipment in the various respiratory care work areas. Performs routine assembly, maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of diverse types of respiratory care equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Attends and participates in staff meetings/huddles. Completes required education and training as needed. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures. Consistently uses time and resources effectively and efficiently. Performs all other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Respiratory Care student currently enrolled in a CoARC or successor Respiratory Care Program at a college or university. Maintain a status of good standing within the enrolled CoARC or successor Respiratory Care Program.

Licensure/Certification

Maintains BLS / Healthcare provider certifications. Proof of continued enrollment in a CoARC-accredited program with no break in enrollment.

Experience

Concurrent enrollment in a CoARC or successor-approved Respiratory Therapy program, not to exceed their official Respiratory Program pinning ceremony.