Primarily responsible for the delivery of limited clinical care. Responsible for proper orientation/knowledge development to prepare for post graduate credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and subsequent licensing through the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

PRN: Shift Varies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Follows expected workflows and processes set up for the delivery of non-clinical learning and knowledge base development.
• This position will perform limited clinical modalities and will not perform any clinical modality requiring professional credentialing and/or licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Demonstrates positive effective communication with other healthcare team members, while demonstrating professional communications skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism including current AED’s and other competencies, following dress code policies, participation in orientation of new team members as needed.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers, including hand washing, and adherence to infection control policies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Awaiting NBRC credentialing
• Awaiting licensure through the TMB

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.

NOTE: As a Graduate Respiratory Therapist, 90 days will be allotted from the graduation date for the individual to obtain credentials and licensure to work independently as a Respiratory Therapist (RT). In the event these efforts exceed the 90-day mark, the individual will be removed from payroll and encouraged to reapply once they obtain the required credentials and licensure necessary to work independently as an RT.