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Student Clinical - Respiratory Therapy

Santa Fe, NM • On-site

CHRISTUS Health
Outpatient Health Care • 1 - 5K employees
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Per diem

Re-posted 12 days ago

CHRISTUS Health rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

Description

Summary:

The Respiratory Care Extern (RCE) position is available to individuals enrolled as students in good standing in an approved respiratory therapy educational program. The RCE administers, monitors and provides objective measurement for basic respiratory care procedures under the direct supervision and control of the Director of Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Clinical Supervisor, and the Training Supervisor as identified on the STUDENT EXTERN TEMPORARY PERMIT. The extent of the clinical work done by the RCE will be at the discretion of the Director of Respiratory Care, Respiratory Clinical Supervisor, and Training Supervisor as identified on the STUDENT EXTERN TEMPORARY PERMIT.

Responsibilities:

  • Initiates, administers, monitors and provides objective measurement for the following modalities: oxygen therapy, Aerosol therapy (updraft and MDI), and chest physiotherapy (CPT).
  • Performs airway maintenance on patients.
  • Participates in the hospital-wide Rapid Response and Code team after documented training has been received.
  • Obtains arterial blood gas samples on adults under supervision. Completes competency arterial blood gas collection, point of care and laboratory blood gas equipment.
  • Initiates and maintains appropriate respiratory therapy records as directed by the department manager.
  • Cleans and disinfects respiratory equipment as directed by supervisor or charge technician.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • The RCE must be continuously enrolled in good standing in a CoArc approved respiratory care education program.

Education: 

  • The RCE must have be currently enrolled in a CoArc approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Certification/Licenses: 

  • Upon receipt of an offer, the RCE must obtain a STUDENT EXTERN TEMPORARY PERMIT from the NMRLD within 30 days of hire. The STUDENT EXTERN TEMPORARY PERMIT should include the following; application, permit fee, Employment Verification Statement Form, Training Supervisor’s Agreement Form, and Letter of Good Standing from the Respiratory Therapy Program they are enrolled in. The RCE must have a valid New Mexico Respiratory Care Temporary Student Extern Permit at all times. Upon graduation, the RCE must obtain their Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) Credential and New Mexico RCP License within 90 days as a condition of continued employment and further promotion to a staff Respiratory Therapy position. The RCE must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Skills: 

  • Manual dexterity to provide respiratory therapy and operate equipment.

Experience:

  • Completion of first year within the respiratory therapy program

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed


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CHRISTUS Health is a prominent name in the healthcare industry, with its headquarters situated in Irving, TX, USA. Established in 1999, the company has since been devoted to providing comprehensive care and extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. This not-for-profit health system primarily operates more than 600 healthcare services and programs, including long-term care facilities, health insurance products, community clinics, and outreach services, serving both urban and rural populations.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1999

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