Respiratory Therapy Extern: Hands-On Care & Learning

Tenet Healthcare; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

St. Marys Medical Center in West Palm Beach is seeking a Respiratory Student Extern for per diem work.

You will rotate shifts and support respiratory therapists by assembling, transporting, disinfecting, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment, while maintaining supplies across care areas. Responsibilities include assisting therapists with procedures and equipment maintenance and ensuring readiness of devices for patient care.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a respiratory therapy program.
• Previous healthcare-related experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, transport, disinfect, calibrate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Assist Respiratory Therapists with procedures and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Active enrollment in RT program

Healthcare experience preferred

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Preferred: 2nd year Respiratory Therapy student with healthcare experience

Job description

St. Marys Medical Center in West Palm Beach is seeking a Respiratory Student Extern for per diem work.

You will rotate shifts and support respiratory therapists by assembling, transporting, disinfecting, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment, while maintaining supplies across care areas. Responsibilities include assisting therapists with procedures and equipment maintenance and ensuring readiness of devices for patient care.