RespiratoryStudent/PRN

**Job Description Summary** MUSC/Florence Medical Center seeking a PRN Respiratory Student to join their team! **Entity** Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type​** PRN **Cost Center** CC001291 FLO - Respiratory Therapy / PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) - IP (FMC) **Pay Rate Type** Hourly **Pay Grade** Health-01 **Scheduled Weekly Hours** 8 **Work Shift** **Job Description** Under the director of a licensed Respiratory Therapy professional, the Respiratory Therapy student is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician; proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing; implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on physician orders; implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician; the ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures; collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required. **Education:** Must be a respiratory student, active and in good standing who may be employed and works under the direct supervision of a respiratory care practitioner and practices to the person’s level of proven clinical competence, as certified by a program approved by the AARC. **Experience:** None required. Must be checked off in all clinical modalities as outlined in a Respiratory Care Accredited Program. **Licenses/Certificates:** Current BLS certification as required by program affiliation. **Additional Job Description** ** _MUSC Health Florence Medical Center_** is a leading regional acute care facility comprised of 396 patient beds and mor