Respiratory Therapy Student PRN
Valley Regional Medical Center · Brownsville, TX · 1 wk ago
OTHRInternship
About the role
The Respiratory Therapy Assistant is an individual who, after comprehensive training, is able to function independently in some aspects of respiratory care. The responsibilities of the respiratory therapy assistant demonstrate proficiency in all noninvasive modalities of Respiratory Care and other multidisciplinary assigned skills as defined by training and competency demonstration. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant will be responsible for execution of assignments. All care will be in compliance with hospital and respiratory policies. May work with Respiratory Therapists in the clinical care setting. Supports Customer First Initiatives.
Responsibilities
- As observed by manager and others
- Review of documentation
- Patient care and/or department service is delivered in a safe, competent, and efficient manner as determined by outcomes, quality monitors, and other internal and external process
- Conduct and interpersonal relationships contribute positively to the delivery of quality care and services, and to orderly operation of the department and the facility
- Skills are maintained and enhanced through consultation with interdisciplinary team members, participation in planning activities, and attendance at in-service and continuing education programs
Qualifications
- Graduation from or currently enrolled in accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
- BCLS required
- NRP Certification preferred but not required
- No experience required
Benefits
- 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