Respiratory Extern- Float Pool

Job Summary

Job Shift: Rotate
Job Type: Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple duties requiring experience in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration, and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment.
• Work under the direction of a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain an appropriate level of equipment in various work areas.
• Assist Respiratory Therapists with various procedures and tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  Actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Preferred: 2nd year Respiratory Therapy student with previous healthcare experience
• Experience: Previous experience with assembly and cleaning or respiratory equipment
• Licenses: NA

Requirements

• Certifications: BLS/CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN) ACLS & PALS prior to graduation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

About the Role

The Respiratory Student Extern works under the direction of a Respiratory Therapist and assists with various procedures and tasks as directed. This position requires experience in assembling, transporting, disinfecting, calibrating, and troubleshooting respiratory related equipment.

Schedule

Rotating schedule

Pay

Details about pay structure are not specified in the posted information.

Organization Description

St. Mary's Medical Center (SMMC) is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach, part of the Palm Beach Health Network. SMMC has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for over 80 years. It is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and has a Level III NICU. Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center is the only dedicated children's hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, offering 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care with 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties.