Respiratory Therapy Extern
ThedaCare
- Location
- Onsite (ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano, Wisconsin)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
ThedaCare is a leading integrated healthcare system in Wisconsin dedicated to providing outstanding care and enriching lives. The Respiratory Therapy Extern role supports licensed therapists in stabilizing and treating patient respiratory problems while maintaining equipment and ensuring accurate triage.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- PTO
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
Perks
- Health coaches
- Relaxation rooms
- Mental health support
- Daycare
Full job details
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
Summary :
The Respiratory Therapy Extern works directly under the general supervision fo a Licensed Respiratory Thearpist and assists with stabilizing, preventing and remedying patient respiratory problems in all patient care areas. In addition to supervised patient care, the Respiratory Therapy Extern will assume responsibility for the maintence of a variety fo respiratory therapy equipment and assist Respiratory Therapy team members with departmental processes as needed.Job Description:
Key Accountabilities
Assists in the care of patient with respiratory problems in all areas of patient care under the supervison of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Applies critical thinking skills and ensures order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients
Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family, physicians and other team members
Responsible for proper respiratory therapy equipiment assembly following safety procedures and routine maintence
Takes responsibility for professional growth and development
Qualifications
Education: Currently enrolled in a qualified Respiratory program with one clinical rotation completed
Certifications: American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for health care providers
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
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.
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