Respiratory Therapy Extern

• Employment Type:

• Part time

• Shift:

• 12 Hour Evening Shift

• Description:

• Performs technical procedures related to the treatment of patients with Cardiopulmonary disorders, including the assembly of equipment and administration of respiratory medications, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist.

Hours |

Schedule:

+ 12 Hours per week +

Evening Shift Position Highlights and Benefits:

+ Competitive compensation,

• DAILYPAY

• + BenefitseffectiveDay One!

No waiting periods. + Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability + Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions + Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes + Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country +

Tuition Reimbursement Position Purpose:

Performs technical procedures related to the treatment of patients with Cardiopulmonary disorders, including the assembly of equipment and administration of respiratory medications, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. What the

Respiratory Therapy Extern Will Do:

+ Cleans, assembles, andmaintainsall Respiratory Care Department equipment within scope of practice. Utilizessupplies and resources in a cost-effective manner. + Under general supervision by a Respiratory Therapist, perform tasks according to policy and standard procedures. Monitors patient response to therapy and providestimely,accuratedocumentation in electronicmedicalrecords. Therapies include administration of nasal oxygen, nebulized medication treatments,tracheostomy care, and Pulmonary Hygiene therapy (e.g.; Acapella, Thera-Pep, etc.), ECGs, to patientsasprescribed bya physician. + (

Note:

For Respiratory Therapy Student Tech's only, who haveaccomplishedthe theory and clinical module in

P&PD, ABG

puncture with analyzation, and/or non-invasive ventilation such as

BIPAP/CPAP

successfully inschool and have completed a THMU RC competency. Willestablishand maintain applicable Respiratory Carecompetencies.) + Accurately completes Electronic Health Record documentation per departmentstandards;andmaintainstheOrder Entry and Charging system for servicesrendered.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ High School diploma/GED;or current student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and/orcollege level courses. + Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. + Successful graduation from anaccredited Respiratory Therapy program is expected within18 monthsof hire + Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)credentialby the National Board of RespiratoryCare (NBRC)isexpected within 6 months following graduation.

• Our Commitment
• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran