Respiratory Therapist - Student Extern

Per Diem, Rotate Job Summary The Respiratory Care Student (RCS) is responsible for providing Respiratory Care to non-critical patients in the hospital. Training and services provided by this position are appropriate to patients of all age groups. Applies clinical respiratory judgment to implement a clinical respiratory program and maintains standards for professional respiratory practice in the clinical setting.

The RCS communicates necessary information and makes needed recommendations to the physician and nurses as appropriate. Ensures professional business operation of the department. Ensures each patient assigned receives the highest quality care possible. Is knowledgeable and complies with all policies and procedures, objectives and safety regulations within the department and hospital; maintaining an optimally safe environment, recognizing potential hazards, initiating appropriate actions and follow-through to resolution; participating in safety education programs provided; keeping the work and break areas clean, stocked, free of clutter and in compliance with environmental rounds requirements; promptly reporting unsafe conditions, injuries or malfunctioning equipment.

Contributes to department quality/performance improvement. Is knowledgeable and complies with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals and Standards. Familiar with Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) and Core Measures patient care standards and outcome results.

Education

Student currently enrolled and pursuing a course of study leading to graduation from the program. Enrolled for credit in clinical portion of an approved respiratory care education program or graduate of approved respiratory care education program with active application for licensure with Texas Medical Board (TMB) and eligible for National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing as Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required Licenses/Certifications Must have a current BLS Certification for Healthcare.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Must speak and write English fluently. #LI-MS4