Intern, Respiratory Care PRN Days
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EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION
El Paso, TX, US
Summary
The intern is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with pulmonary system deficiencies. They provide respiratory care to non-critical patients and communicate necessary information to physicians and nurses.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: None, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Under the direction of the specified shift Respiratory Care Supervisor, Administrative and Medical Director is responsible for the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. 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: Work Experience:
Enrolled for credit in the clinical portion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
License/Registration/Certification:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
Education and Training:
Student currently enrolled in an approved CoARC Respiratory Therapy program pursuing a Respiratory Therapy Degree.
Intern must obtain the Registry Board Exam by the NBRC and Texas License within 90 days after date of Graduation from the Respiratory Care Program approved by CoARC in order to retain employment as Respiratory Care Therapist.
Skills:
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of routine procedures with critical thinking skills for both adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
El Paso Children’s Hospital is the largest expansion of pediatric medical services in West Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital, which is located near the U.S./Mexico border, opened its doors to the public on February 14, 2012. El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first and only separately licensed, independent, 501(c) (3) not-for-profit children’s hospital in the El Paso region and is the only dedicated Pediatric Hospital within a 200-mile radius of El Paso, Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists.
El Paso Children’s Hospital boasts 225,000 square feet of dedicated space exclusively for pediatric healthcare. El Paso Children’s Hospital aesthetics were designed to promote a healing environment filled with abundant light, soothing colors, vibrant art, and panoramic views of the geographic region ranging from the Franklin Mountains to the Rio Grande River for our patients and families. Designed with children and families in mind, El Paso Children’s Hospital features 122 private pediatric rooms, state of the art equipment and technology, family friendly space, kids “pain free” playrooms, a dedicated family resource center, kitchenettes, washer and dryers on each unit, and a playground designed just for children.
Founded
2012
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
El Paso, TX
El Paso Children’s Hospital is the largest expansion of pediatric medical services in West Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital, which is located near the U.S./Mexico border, opened its doors to the public on February 14, 2012. El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first and only separately licensed, independent, 501(c) (3) not-for-profit children’s hospital in the El Paso region and is the only dedicated Pediatric Hospital within a 200-mile radius of El Paso, Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists.
El Paso Children’s Hospital boasts 225,000 square feet of dedicated space exclusively for pediatric healthcare. El Paso Children’s Hospital aesthetics were designed to promote a healing environment filled with abundant light, soothing colors, vibrant art, and panoramic views of the geographic region ranging from the Franklin Mountains to the Rio Grande River for our patients and families. Designed with children and families in mind, El Paso Children’s Hospital features 122 private pediatric rooms, state of the art equipment and technology, family friendly space, kids “pain free” playrooms, a dedicated family resource center, kitchenettes, washer and dryers on each unit, and a playground designed just for children.
Founded
2012
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
El Paso, TX
