Respiratory Care Assistant Cohort

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• Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's Barnes Jewish Hospital as a Respiratory Care Assistant. This is a perfect opportunity for respiratory students to gain experience! ***$20/hr For Less Than 1 Year of Experience and $21 For Greater Than 1 Year of Experience*** ***Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program*Part
• Time12hrs per weekWill Work Around School CurriculumHands on Experience OverviewBarnes
• Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes
• Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes
• Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At Barnes
• Jewish Hospital, respiratory therapists find unique opportunities for contribution and a level of respect that make their careers exciting and satisfying. We're known for our collaborative environment, where you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with physicians and nurses to provide our patients the highest quality of care. We think our team approach not only promotes consistency of care for patients, but helps our respiratory professionals build the kind of professional relationships that inspire growth. As one of the country's leading medical institutions, we offer respiratory therapists exposure to clinical specialties not available in many other hospitals. In fact, St. Louis' Barnes
• Jewish Hospital was one of the first facilities in the country with a service fully dedicated to lung transplantation.

Role PurposeUnder the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides basic routine patient care activities in the general care areas related to respiratory care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.

Provides cleaning, processing and general maintenance of equipment. ResponsibilitiesPerforms various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.

Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team. Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management. Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.

Minimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsBasic Cardiovascular Life SupPreferred RequirementsLicenses & CertificationsResp Educatnl Permit-MO Only Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer