Job detail
Respiratory Care Student
SSM Health
PART_TIME
Posted 3/20/2026
Location
Mount Vernon, Illinois
Salary
$17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The role involves providing evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients according to the student scope of practice, which includes administering medications and treatments under supervision. Responsibilities also cover assessing patient response to therapy, monitoring and communicating patient conditions, and providing patient education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program and no prior experience is required for this position. Essential physical requirements include constant standing/Walking, frequent lifting/Carrying up to 25 lbs, and frequent use of senses like vision and hearing for patient assessment and safety.
professional certificateLiftingMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient CarePushingPatient EducationPullingOral CommunicationCarryingMedical Emergencies ResponseAlertnessVisionHearingSafe MannerRapid ResponsesTherapy Assessment
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Payment Options
- Upfront Tuition Coverage