Respiratory Therapy Student Tech Prn - Austin, United States - St. David's South Austin Medical Center

St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Verified Company

Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Student Tech PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St.

David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits:

St.

David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, longterm care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long

- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues.

Do you want to work as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Student Tech PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

We want your knowledge and expertise

Job Summary and Qualifications:

As a Respiratory Therapy Student, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and deliver noninvasive respiratory care/therapy to patients without artificial airways as ordered by the attending physician.

You will perform noninvasive diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy under the supervision of the Supervisor or Charge Therapist

You will administer therapy according to established departmental policy
You will respond immediately to codes Dr. Leo codes and correctly manage the airway and external compressions under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
You will accurately document all respiratory care interventions during assigned shift
You will perform bedside spirometry and accurately record results
You will perform peak flow, inspiratory and expiratory force and vital capacity measurements
You will set up oxygen new starts according to departmental policy within 20 minutes of notification

Job Qualifications

Experience

Less than 1 year of experience required

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent
Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program and completed two semesters. Active student status must be maintained and documented

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as per St. David's HealthCare policy

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties.

Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery.

We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology.

It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Found