Respiratory Care Extern — Hands-On RT Support

Trinity Health; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Extern for a part-time, rotating shift position. The role involves administering oxygen, nebulized therapies, and related respiratory procedures under physician orders in a hospital setting.

The extern will support patient care through monitoring, documentation in EMR, and collaboration with the care team. Completion of RT program or related training and BCLS certification are required; prior RT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of first year of accredited RT program or paramedic/EMT program.
• Experience: 6 months of RT experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: BCLS.

Responsibilities

• Administers nasal oxygen and nebulized treatments per physician orders.
• Monitors patient response to therapy and records data in EMR.
• Performs suctioning and non-invasive oxygen saturation monitoring as required.
• Assists with inter-hospital patient transports for patients on documented devices.
• Participates in Code Blue responses and follows directing instructions from Charge Therapist.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and ensures safety in all tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First year of accredited RT program in good standing

Paramedic or EMT program

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Extern for a part-time, rotating shift position. The role involves administering oxygen, nebulized therapies, and related respiratory procedures under physician orders in a hospital setting.

The extern will support patient care through monitoring, documentation in EMR, and collaboration with the care team. Completion of RT program or related training and BCLS certification are required; prior RT experience is preferred.