Respiratory Therapy Extern

ThedaCare; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Extern to support the Respiratory Therapy team across patient care areas in Wisconsin. The extern works under supervision to stabilize and address respiratory issues and to maintain equipment as needed.

This role requires enrollment in a respiratory therapy program with at least one clinical rotation completed and BLS/CPR certification. It also involves shift variability and alignment with department processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a qualified Respiratory program with one clinical rotation completed.
• Certifications: American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR for health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in care of patients with respiratory problems under supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Applies critical thinking and triages/prioritizes patients.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, physicians, and team members.
• Responsible for proper respiratory therapy equipment assembly following safety procedures and maintenance.
• Takes responsibility for professional growth and development.

Education

Currently enrolled in a qualified Respiratory program with one clinical rotation completed

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well‑being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole‑person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement

  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability

  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Respiratory Therapy Extern works directly under the general supervision fo a Licensed Respiratory Thearpist and assists with stabilizing, preventing and remedying patient respiratory problems in all patient care areas. In addition to supervised patient care, the Respiratory Therapy Extern will assume responsibility for the maintence of a variety fo respiratory therapy equipment and assist Respiratory Therapy team members with departmental processes as needed.

Job Description:

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Assists in the care of patient with respiratory problems in all areas of patient care under the supervison of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist

• Applies critical thinking skills and ensures order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients

• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family, physicians and other team members

• Responsible for proper respiratory therapy equipiment assembly following safety procedures and routine maintence

• Takes responsibility for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in a qualified Respiratory program with one clinical rotation completed
• Certifications: American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for health care providers

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level in work environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Scheduled FTE:

0.2

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details:

Variable