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 a Registered Respiratory Therapist, the Respiratory Therapy 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. Respiratory Therapy Extern completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum: Must be a full time student in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

Experience

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

Certifications

Must have Basic Life Support certification.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.