About this role
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team! At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
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 a Registered Respiratory Therapist, the extern will perform 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. Upon graduating from the Respiratory Care Program, the employee must pass their Board Exam and obtain their state license within 6 months of graduation. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Must be a full time student in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Employee is required to provide a letter of good standing every 90 days from their Respiratory Therapy Program, or consent to allowing the company to conduct an updated educational background check. PREFERRED EDUCATION: N/A MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of academic and clinical competencies, specific for each task PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: N/A REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: N/A PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: N/A REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.