Respiratory Therapy Extern PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, part of Methodist Healthcare, offers PRN Respiratory Therapy Extern opportunities for students currently enrolled in a state-approved respiratory care program. Under supervision of a Respiratory Therapist, externs will assist with non-invasive modalities, patient care documentation, and equipment operation while gaining hands-on experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians, nurses and other health professionals, adherence to safety rules, and learning

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a state approved respiratory care program.
• Must have completed one semester of clinical practicum.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable medical products per treatment parameters.
• Provide emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assist with CPR.
• Evaluate treatment requirements (type, mode, duration, meds) per physician orders.
• Monitor physiological response (vital signs, pulse oximetry, auscultation) and report changes.
• Read prescriptions and review patient information to assess condition.
• Work with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage care and ensure safety.

Education

Currently enrolled in a state approved respiratory care program

Completed one semester of clinical practicum

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Extern PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Stone Oak which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Working under the supervision and guidance of a Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Therapy Extern will assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disease processes or respiratory care orders. You will primarily be responsible for non-invasive respiratory care modalities, maintaining patient records and operations of respiratory care equipment.

What you will do in this role:

• You will set up and operate therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable medical products, following specific parameters for treatment.
• You will provide emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac message, and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• You will evaluate requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, medication and dosage, in accordance with physician orders.
• You will monitor physiological response to therapy, such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, auscultation, and consult with the preceptor and/or shift supervisor for changes in patients’ status.
• You will read prescriptions, and review patient information to assess the patient’s condition.
• You will work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage patient care, enforce safety rules, and ensure adherence to the physician’s orders.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must be currently enrolled in a state approved respiratory care program.
• Must have completed one semester of clinical practicum.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak continues to grow and build on our reputation as a hospital where high-tech and high-touch come together. It is a streamlined, energy-efficient, patient-focused health care facility equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. Methodist Hospital Stone Oak belongs to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery and has become a leader in robotic surgeries with a highly experienced team of surgeons offering this minimally invasive option to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train under the facility’s world class team. The hospital has been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. It also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® and by Medicare.gov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation. Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.gov’s 5-star rating. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Stone Oak under Locations.

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- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status