Respiratory Therapist Extern

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare • Tallahassee, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care. The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

This role is for a respiratory therapy student. Works under the supervision of a Manager/Respiratory Care [Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)]. Delivers patient care within a defined practice scope; assists patients with daily living activities. Maintains an environment conducive to patients’ safety. Supports achieving recognized world-class health care. Follows all Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. (TMH) policies, procedures, and requirements. Actively supports a commitment to TMH’s mission and vision. Consistently displays behaviors in harmony with the ICARE values (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence).

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program
• Must have successfully completed at least one (1) clinical semester of the core curriculum
• Active American Heart Association CPR/BLS – Healthcare Provider card

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care within a defined practice scope
• Assist patients with daily living activities
• Maintain an environment conducive to patients’ safety
• Support achieving recognized world-class health care
• Follow all Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. (TMH) policies, procedures, and requirements
• Actively support a commitment to TMH’s mission and vision
• Consistently display behaviors in harmony with the ICARE values (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree