Respiratory Therapy Extern

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.


At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :
The Respiratory Therapy Extern works directly under the general supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist and assists with stabilizing, preventing and remedying patient respiratory problems in all patient care areas. In addition to supervised patient care, the Respiratory Therapy Extern will assume responsibility for the maintenance of a variety of respiratory therapy equipment and assist Respiratory Therapy team members with departmental processes as needed.

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

• Assists in the care of patient with respiratory problems in all areas of patient care under the supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist
• Applies critical thinking skills and ensures order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family, physicians and other team members
• Responsible for proper respiratory therapy equipment assembly following safety procedures and routine maintenance
• Takes responsibility for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in a qualified Respiratory program with one clinical rotation completed
• Certifications: American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for health care providers

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level in work environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4 Scheduled FTE:
0.1 Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt:
No Worker Shift Details:
Variable