About the role#
The Respiratory Therapist Student Extern provides respiratory care to non-critical patients across all age groups at The Hospitals of Providence - Trans Mountain Campus. You will apply clinical judgment to implement respiratory programs and communicate recommendations to physicians and nursing staff. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position with a rolling term.
What you'll do#
- Provide high-quality care to assigned patients.
- Maintain a safe department environment by following all hospital policies, safety regulations, and environmental rounds requirements.
- Identify potential hazards, report unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment, and follow through to resolution.
- Keep work and break areas clean and stocked.
- Participate in safety education programs.
- Comply with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals and Standards.
- Apply knowledge of Evidence Based Medicine and Core Measures patient care standards.
- Contribute to department quality and performance improvement.
- Ensure professional business operations within the department.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a course of study leading to graduation.
- Enrollment for credit in the clinical portion of an approved respiratory care education program, or graduation from such a program with an active application for licensure with the Texas Medical Board.
- Eligibility for NBRC credentialing as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Current BLS Certification for Healthcare.
- Fluency in speaking and writing English.
Location & details#
- Location: El Paso, Texas.
- Schedule: Per diem with rotating shifts.
About Tenet Healthcare
Tenet Healthcare is a diversified healthcare services company founded in 1969. Based in Dallas, the organization operates a network of acute care hospitals, specialty hospitals, and outpatient facilities. It also manages United Surgical Partners International, which functions as an ambulatory surgery platform. The company employs over 44,000 people and provides revenue cycle management services through its Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary.
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