Student Respiratory Therapist – Day Shifts (Temporary)

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

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.