Respiratory Therapy Extern

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Extern is a student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program who works at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in addition to clinical studies. Under the supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapists, the extern performs basic tasks learned in class and practiced in school laboratory settings and clinical rotations at area hospitals. Tasks may be performed only after the extern successfully passes the required theoretical and practical competencies administered by HFH Departmental leadership. The extern must follow all HFH Departmental Policies and Procedures. As knowledge and experience grow and additional skills and proficiencies are demonstrated, the extern’s job scope widens. Employment as an extern ceases after graduation. Following graduation, the extern may apply for respiratory therapist employment, subject to meeting the educational and experience criteria and the availability of openings.

Requirements

• Be a full-time student in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; affiliation with HFHS is preferred.
• Successfully complete academic and clinical HFH competencies specific to each task.
• Extending the expected graduation date because of failing grades or leaving a Respiratory Therapy program results in automatic termination as a Respiratory Therapy Extern.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program affiliated with HFHS.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic respiratory therapy tasks learned in class and practiced in school laboratory settings and clinical rotations, under the supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapists.
• Perform tasks only after successfully passing the applicable theoretical and practical competencies administered by HFH Departmental leadership.
• Follow all HFH Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Expand the scope of work as knowledge, experience, skills, and proficiencies are demonstrated.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed