Respiratory Intern

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time 24 hrs/week

Shift : Nights

Location: 2201 S CLEAR CREEK RD, Killeen, 76549

The community you’ll be caring for:

§ Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook provide care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.

§ Both AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook are committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.

§ As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Respiratory Intern is responsible for assisting the Cardiopulmonary Department. The Respiratory Intern works variable shifts to meet the needs of the department which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Weekend work is required.

The Respiratory Intern performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts. The Respiratory Intern is under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary manager and any assigned charge therapist.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Prioritizes work appropriately and ensures all work is completed.

· Interacts with all members of the health care team to assure efficient problem resolution.

· Monitors, records and communicates patient conditions and treatments, as appropriate.

· Delivers prescribed medication via inhalation in accordance with the physician’s order and the respiratory bronchodilator protocol.

· Oxygen therapy in accordance with departmental oxygen protocol.

· Performs electrocardiograms.

· Cleans and stocks equipment.

· Administers all non-invasive modes of therapy for adult and geriatric patients.

· Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.

· Strives to accommodate changing needs of the department while maintaining high productivity, availability, and efficient use of physical resources and supplies.

· Ability to articulate to patients and family members about clinical interventions.

· Performs procedures within the scope of practice as defined by the departmental policy and procedure manual and development level attained.

· Adheres to department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), infection prevention policies and procedures and has knowledge of/understands current Joint Commission Standards for the aspect of the department.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications :

· High school diploma or GED

· Currently enrolled in the 3 rd or 4 th semester of a Respiratory Care Practitioner program

· Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred qualifications :

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

· Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Central Texas

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 24042260

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.