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Respiratory Therapy Student Extern

HCA Florida Largo Hospital
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Largo, FL, United States

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Student Extern today with HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications:

The Respiratory Therapy Extern assists in providing patient care within the various common modalities of respiratory care, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapy Extern assists staff by caring for patients, maintaining patient records, and ensuring the proper operation of respiratory care equipment, in accordance with the Extern’s documented education and demonstrated competencies, applicable state laws, regulatory requirements, and institutional guidelines. The Respiratory Therapy Extern is currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.


  • Gathers patient information for basic patient assessments and non-invasive respiratory care activities under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.

  • Sets up and operates various types of equipment, medical gas, and disposable medical products used in routine respiratory care activities, following specific parameters for treatment.

  • Monitors physiological response to therapy, such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, auscultation, and consults with the preceptor and/or shift supervisor for changes in patient status.

  • Administers respiratory interventions, oximetry evaluations, and completes assigned patient care activities for non-critical patients in accordance with applicable state regulations, demonstrated competency, and organizational policy.

  • Teaches and demonstrates respiratory care activities to patients and their representatives.

  • Participates in emergency care and resuscitation efforts within the scope of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and demonstrated competency.

  • Requests assistance/guidance as needed to maintain an environment of safe quality care.

  • Disassembles, cleans, assembles, and tests all respiratory equipment according to department policies and procedures. 

  • Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.

  • Maintains an adequate inventory of oxygen gas cylinders in department and patient care areas.

  • Performs inventory and replenishes Respiratory Care supplies in designated areas.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be currently enrolled (or recently graduated from) in accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

What qualifications you will need:
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • High School Graduate / GED
  • Vocational School Graduate

No Travel Required

0 Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Largo Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond with 455 beds and is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgeries. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapy Student Extern opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.