Respiratory Therapy Student Tech — Hands-On Extern

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a major health care system in central North Carolina, is seeking a Respiratory Student Tech (RCA) to support Respiratory Therapists during patient care. This extern role offers hands-on experience under supervision in a busy clinical setting.

The position requires enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a minimum GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma, and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Clinical rotations are expected as part of training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; enrolled in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program with 2.5 GPA.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• BLS certification; at least one clinical respiratory education rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Respiratory Therapist in providing respiratory care as a limited licensed extern.
• Assist with patient assessments and treatments.
• Administer handheld nebulizer treatments and oxygen.
• Document patient care and monitor changes in condition.
• Communicate changes to supervising therapist.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GPA 2.5 in Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a major health care system in central North Carolina, is seeking a Respiratory Student Tech (RCA) to support Respiratory Therapists during patient care. This extern role offers hands-on experience under supervision in a busy clinical setting.

The position requires enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a minimum GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma, and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Clinical rotations are expected as part of training.