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At Houston Methodist, the Student Respiratory Services position is responsible for providing students with opportunities to follow a respiratory preceptor in a professional setting to receive feedback from practicing Professionals and support building clinical competency and confidence in transition from student role to new graduate respiratory therapist. This position is accountable and responsible for respiratory care administered under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist and in accordance with therapy guidelines, applicable regulations, and departmental policy, procedures and practices, ensuring the department's patient, visitor and customer interactions are aligned with Houston Methodist's ICARE values. The Student Respiratory Services position demonstrates competence to adapt to work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients served by the department. This position demonstrates appropriate communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Actively enrolled in a school of respiratory program
EXPERIENCE Successfully completed one clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Medical Board (of graduation) within 6 months
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
Demonstrates a high level of maturity with demonstrated self-confidence and ability to make decisions
Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
Demonstrates a positive demeanor and strong multi-tasking abilities
Ability to work with peers in a team situation
Strong organization skills and detail-oriented nature
Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
Practices universal precautions at all times. Demonstrates a working knowledge of isolation, infection control and safety procedures
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
Collaborates with team members within the assigned project, and/or department effort. Functions as a team member, responding willingly to colleagues’ needs for assistance and partnership.
Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on department scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in respiratory care services and care delivered to patients. Performs direct patient care, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and…