Respiratory Therapy Extern PRN

About the role

Working under the supervision and guidance of a Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Therapy Extern will assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disease processes or respiratory care orders. You will primarily be responsible for non-invasive respiratory care modalities, maintaining patient records and operations of respiratory care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable medical products, following specific parameters for treatment.
• Provide emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Evaluate requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, medication and dosage, in accordance with physician orders.
• Monitor physiological response to therapy, such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, auscultation, and consult with the preceptor and/or shift supervisor for changes in patients’ status.
• Read prescriptions, and review patient information to assess the patient’s condition.
• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage patient care, enforce safety rules, and ensure adherence to the physician’s orders.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a state approved respiratory care program.
• Must have completed one semester of clinical practicum.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 (