Basic Purpose Of The Job

The Respiratory Care Student (RCS) is responsible for providing Respiratory Care to non-critical patients in the hospital. Training and services provided by this position are appropriate to patients of all age groups. Applies clinical respiratory judgment to implement a clinical respiratory program and maintains standards for professional respiratory practice in the clinical setting. The RCS communicates necessary information and makes needed recommendations to the physician and nurses as appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Student currently enrolled and pursuing a course of study leading to graduation from the program. Enrolled for credit in clinical portion of an approved respiratory care education program or graduate of approved respiratory care education program with active application for licensure with Texas Medical Board (TMB) and eligible for National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing as Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Required Licenses/Certifications

Must have a current BLS Certification for Healthcare.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Must speak and write English fluently.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.