Student Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Tuition reimbursement options

401K options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX is seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist (Student RT) who will work under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. This role focuses on learning and assisting with respiratory care procedures during clinical rotations.

The position requires enrollment in an accredited respiratory program, completion of first semester of clinical rotations, and current BCLS.

Qualifications

• Must be approved with State Respiratory Therapy board to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Student enrolled in accredited respiratory program with at least first semester of clinical rotations completed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy or other related respiratory tasks
• Oxygen Therapy: administer oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or low oxygen levels
• Aerosol Medications: deliver medications via nebulizers or inhalers to help treat conditions like asthma or COPD
• Chest Physiotherapy: assist in techniques to help patients clear mucus from their lungs
• Monitor patients' respiratory rates, oxygen levels, and breathing patterns
• Assist in drawing and analyzing ABG samples to assess oxygen, CO2 and pH
• Observe and adjust mechanical ventilators for patients who are unable to breathe independently
• Report findings to supervising RTs/doctors to adjust treatment plans as needed

Skills

Clinical supervision

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in accredited respiratory program

First semester of clinical rotations completed

High school diploma or equivalent

State Respiratory Therapy board approval to work as Student RT

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available : Days

Employment Type : Temporary

Hours: 12hr shift - 6:00am to 6:00pm

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist , sometimes referred to as our Respiratory Therapy Clinical Student. The Student Respiratory Therapist (Student RT) works under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. This role focuses on learning and assisting with a range of respiratory care procedures and treatments, providing hands‑on experience while maintaining patient safety. Typically, the Student RT is enrolled in a respiratory therapy program and participates in clinical rotations within the hospital as part of their education.

Responsibilities

• A dminister respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy or other related respiratory tasks
• Oxygen Therapy: a dminister oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or low oxygen levels
• Aerosol Medications: d eliver medications via nebulizers or inhalers to help treat conditions like asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Chest Physiotherapy: a ssist in techniques to help patients clear mucus from their lungs
• M onitor patients' respiratory rates, oxygen levels (using pulse oximeters), and breathing patterns
• A ssist in the drawing and analyzing of blood samples to assess levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in the blood - Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)
• O bserve and adjust mechanical ventilators for patients who are unable to breathe independently, ensuring settings are appropriate based on the patient's condition
• E nhance your skills on initial assessments of patients with breathing problems, which includes listening to lung sounds and assessing symptoms; report findings to supervising RTs or doctors to adjust treatment plans as needed

Qualifications

• Must be approved with State Respiratory Therapy board to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• At the minimum, the student must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory program and completed first semester of clinical rotations. Preferred, is a student who has completed more than one semester and/or other medical experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Will not be able to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist if for any reason may become not eligible for an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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