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 • Procedures authorized to be performed are to be performed exclusively outside a critical care area and are as follows: • 1. Set up an monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM) • 2. Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.) • 3. Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy • 4. Electrocardiograms • 5. Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc. • 6. Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of the employing institution. • Assesses the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner • Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. • Implements the plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner • Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. • Provides patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed. • Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. • Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership. • Participates in ongoing educational activities. • Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience • #N/A Minimum Required • 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 • Meets or exceeds all academic requirements. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required • Computer literacy. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required • BLS certification within 14 days of hire date Preferred/Desired