Respiratory Therapy Extern - Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for the Respiratory Student Extern. The extern will provide respiratory care under supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a Texas license, open to students in an accredited respiratory care program and classified as a senior semester student.

Responsibilities include competency assessments, routine respiratory care activities, patient education, and collaboration with the respiratory care team to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Transcript (unofficial) and GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor.
• Completed online application.

Responsibilities

• Perform competency assessments until preceptor determines trainee competent to perform functions independently.
• Perform routine respiratory care activities (aerosol therapy, MDI, DPI, airway clearance, oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, patient education).
• Report changes in patient condition immediately to supervisor or preceptor.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and document patient information accurately.

Education

Transcript GPA and Education Requirements

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for the Respiratory Student Extern. The extern will provide respiratory care under supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a Texas license, open to students in an accredited respiratory care program and classified as a senior semester student.

Responsibilities include competency assessments, routine respiratory care activities, patient education, and collaboration with the respiratory care team to ensure safe,