Respiratory Therapist Internship - PRN; Days

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: PRN; Variable shifts based on school hours; Must work 1-2 shifts a week Respiratory Care Department highlights: The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives. Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities. The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment. The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team. Entity Highlights: For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. #LI-TB3

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req
Associate's degree Currently enrolled and in good standing or completed an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program Req
Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience

Responsibilities

Performs and monitors basic respiratory procedures and treatments such as inhaled medications, oxygen delivery, volume expansion therapy, bronchial hygiene (does not include invasive suctioning), pulse oximetry, capnography, airway management and ventilator management. Follows hospital and national patient safety goals.
Participates with specialized procedures such as Pulmonary function testing, analyzing arterial blood gases (does not include the drawing of the sample), patient transports. Responds quickly and performs as BCLS provider during Code Blue MET situations.
Performs patient assessments, develops care plans and modifies therapy following established guidelines and or protocols. Notifies physicians and multi-disciplinary team members appropriately. Operates mechanical ventilators per department policy and procedures and sets and modifies all parameters per physician orders and protocols