Respiratory Therapy Extern

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

Job Description:

Position Summary: The respiratory therapy extern will work under the direct and under general supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist and will help to stabilize, prevent, or remedy patient respiratory problems in all patient care areas. In addition to supervised patient care, the RT extern will assume responsibility for the maintenance of a variety of respiratory therapy equipment and assist RT staff with departmental processes as needed.

Key Accountabilities:

Assists in the care of patients with respiratory problems in all areas of the hospital under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. Develops critical thinking skills. Gains awareness of the role of the respiratory therapist in a hospital setting. Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment. Assists respiratory therapy staff with departmental processes. Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a respiratory therapy program and completion of at least one year of study.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for healthcare providers
• Analytical as well as interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Highly motivated to learn clinical skills and display initiative

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment:

• Typically works in climate controlled environment
• Frequent movement throughout work environment
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
• Use of computers throughout the work day
• Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

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