Summary

A Respiratory Therapy Extern is defined as a person who is a full-time student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and works at the hospital in addition to their clinical studies.
Under supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapists, the extern performs basic tasks, which have been learned in class and practiced in the School setting.
These tasks have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at a Tenet hospital.

Responsibilities

• A Respiratory Therapy Extern is defined as a person who is a full-time student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and works at the hospital in addition to their clinical studies.
• Under supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapists, the extern performs basic tasks, which have been learned in class and practiced in the School setting.
• These tasks have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at a Tenet hospital.

Education

Must be a full-time student in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Experience

Successful completion of academic and clinical competencies, specific for each task.

Certifications

Must have Basic Life Support certification.

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