Respiratory Therapy Extern PRN
HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Working under the supervision and guidance of a Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Therapy Extern assesses, treats, and cares for patients with pulmonary disease processes or respiratory care orders. The role primarily provides non-invasive respiratory care modalities, maintains patient records, and operates respiratory care equipment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a state-approved respiratory care program.
- Completed one semester of clinical practicum.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable medical products according to treatment parameters.
- Provide emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Evaluate treatment requirements, including treatment type, mode and duration, universal precautions, medication, and dosage, in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitor patients’ physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, pulse oximetry, and auscultation, and consult the preceptor and/or shift supervisor about changes in patient status.
- Read prescriptions and review patient information to assess patients’ conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage patient care, enforce safety rules, and ensure adherence to physician orders.
- Maintain patient records and operate respiratory care equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family-building benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
- Legal counseling
- Auto and home insurance
- Identity theft protection and consumer discounts
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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