Resp Therapy Student PRN

About the role

Under the direct supervision, the clinical student will apply their classroom knowledge in a healthcare setting. The position will provide student rotations, externships and exposure to skills and knowledge necessary in their respective clinical areas of study.

Responsibilities

• Applies respiratory care modalities and procedures to a group of patients.
• Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other disciplines as required and adjusts the plan of care as necessary to ensure optimal service.
• Effectively identifies predictable problems and plans assigned tasks as needed.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates activities to facilitate appropriate responses.
• Communicates the patient’s condition and/or change to appropriate staff and/or physician, as needed.
• Ensure appropriate delivery of cardiopulmonary/patient care for a group of patients according to policy and procedure.
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Prioritizes and plans all work steps to ensure success; considers time, supplies and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plan and completing duties.
• Provides pertinent shift report to other members of the team.
• Participates and facilitates in the case management process and cost containment for patients.
• Makes appropriate referrals upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Considers all available options and makes appropriate decisions.
• Assists in the containment of hospital costs through appropriate use of supplies, recovery of patient charges, and conservation of supplies.
• Assists in the evaluation of patients for appropriate level of care and communicates with others on health care team.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient’s progress and discharge planning needs to appropriate hospital and medical staff.
• Evaluates patient progress in light of the plan of care and coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve Department objectives and maintain good employee relations and collaborative integration of the health care team.
• Maintains harmonious relationship with staff members, providing support and assistance to ensure quality customer service.
• Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism.
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and days scheduled in order to meet needs of the department.
• Seeks and accepts input from Directors/ Supervisors regarding interpersonal relationships that affect the department’s harmony and serviceability.
• Demonstrates accountability for direct patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Follows established procedures for all treatments, performance of procedures, and medication administration.
• Assures the patient treatment plan is followed.
• Implements prescribed treatments accurately and in timely manner.
• Evaluates patient response/outcomes to procedures performed, treatments, medication administration and other aspects of the treatment plan.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Enrolled for credit in the clinical portion of an approved academic program in Respiratory Care
• Minimum Experience: Completion of the first semester of a clinical practicum
• Required Certification: BLS required

Skills

• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking stopping bending and lifting
• Demonstrates commitment to the partner-in-caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions

Benefits

Corpus Christi Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts