Respiratory Therapist Extern - Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides advanced care to a 21-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with nearly 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.

TMH is the region’s healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region’s only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, four residency programs and nearly 40 affiliated physician practices.

Make a difference - join our Respiratory Care team!

We pride ourselves on being the only hospital in the region to offer a variety of advanced respiratory therapies. Our highly qualified team is an integral part of the medical
staff and play an invaluable role in the patient experience. We are the Tallahassee community’s hospital for life. Our respiratory therapists serve patients at every moment of life -- the beginning, the end and all the moments in between. Our dynamic respiratory team is ready to provide excellent care in any situation and at any time. 

Your Role in Our Mission:

At TMH, our mission is to transform care, advance health and improve lives. Our Respiratory Therapy team combines expertise, cutting-edge technology and a compassionate touch to improve patients’ respiratory health and enhance their quality of life. From routine breathing treatments to critical cases requiring advanced intervention, you will be challenged to think on your feet and adapt to your patients’ needs.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapy Student to help us continue bringing advanced respiratory care to our patients.

• Works under the supervision of aManager/Respiratory Care [Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)].
• Delivers patient care within a defined practice scope; assists patients with daily livingactivities.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patients’ safety.
• Supportsachieving recognized world-class health care.
• Follows all TallahasseeMemorial HealthCare, Inc. (TMH) policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Actively supports a commitment to TMH’s mission and vision.
• Consistently displays behaviors in harmony with the ICARE values (integrity, compassion,accountability, respect, and excellence).

Reports:

• Respiratory Care Manager (JC: 441201)

 Supervises:

• None

Required Education:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program;
• Must have successfully completed at least one (1) clinical semester of the core curriculum

Required Experience:

• None

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understands age-specific needs of the patient population served. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Ability to alter job role (as necessary).

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY!  We look forward to speaking with you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.