RT Student Blog

Well, it's official. I just sent the email to give my notice. October 1st I will no longer be an Emergency Room Secretary (clerical coordinator) and become a Respiratory Care Assistant. This is the student job that we are eligible to get when we enter the second year of the program. The level of responsibility varies depending on the facility. At the hospital I am at the RCA get's to do breathing treatments and patient care. I don't get to do critical care and emergency room/trauma care. I will make 3 or 4 dollars more an hour and get valuable experience.