Respiratory Therapist Extern
Respiratory Therapist Extern
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Job Description
Overview
As a respiratory therapist extern your daily responsibilities are a blend of clinical precision and compassionate care where youll be actively involved in assessing patients respiratory status learning to interpret diagnostic tests like arterial blood gases and pulse oximetry and observing how subtle changes in breathing patterns can signal deeper issues. Youll assist in administering oxygen therapy using various delivery systems such as nasal cannulas face masks and non-rebreathers adjusting flow rates to maintain optimal oxygen saturation while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Monitoring patients closely youll track vital signs document responses to therapy and communicate any concerns to the healthcare team all while gaining hands-on experience with respiratory equipment learning how to set up calibrate and maintain devices like BiPAP machines and ventilators. Youll also play a key role in educating patients and families on oxygen safety and proper inhaler techniques helping them feel more confident in managing their emergency situations youll observe and support airway management suctioning and rapid response interventions developing the calm and clarity needed when seconds count. Throughout your externship youll collaborate with nurses physicians and other therapists absorbing knowledge asking questions and building the clinical instincts that will shape your future practice. Every breath a patient takes under your care is a chance to learn grow and make a meaningful impact.
Type of Opportunity: Per Diem FTE: .001
Work Schedule: 12hr Days
How you grow learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Differentials for higher education certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through theNew Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Requires New Mexico Respiratory Care training permit and BLS certification.
- Must be CRTT eligible or currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory program
Responsibilities
Perform all duties assigned to Pulmonary Technician I
Maintain and ensure proper oxygen administration to patients
Implement oxygen therapy protocols based on patient needs and clinical guidelines
Administer routine respiratory care including nebulization chest physiotherapy and IPPB
Conduct diagnostic procedures such as EKG bedside spirometry nocturnal oximetry and arterial blood gas sampling
Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation during emergency situations
Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Document all procedures patient interactions and therapy outcomes accurately
Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize respiratory care strategies
Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment use
Benefits
Were all about well-being starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun engaging and unique wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms nutrition coaching and classes mindfulness and meditation resources wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees - including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Required Experience:
Intern
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