About the role#
The Student Respiratory position at Franciscan Health Lafayette offers a way to gain clinical expertise while completing your education. You will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services to adult patients under the scope of your student permit.
What you'll do#
- Perform patient assessments and gather medical histories, including descriptions of sleep problems.
- Conduct diagnostic tests to assist doctors with cardiac or pulmonary research or to diagnose specific disorders.
- Administer routine therapeutic treatments, such as oxygen therapy, as prescribed by a physician.
- Prepare and calibrate testing equipment and keep patient rooms and medical tools clean.
- Teach patients and their caregivers how to manage their conditions, including breathing exercises and the proper use of respiratory equipment or medications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited respiratory program.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- A Student Permit to Practice Respiratory Care from the State Licensing Board, which you must obtain within 90 days of your start date.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Lafayette, Indiana.
- This is a paid, full-time role with a rolling term.
About Franciscan Health
Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care system based in Mishawaka, Indiana. Founded in 1875, the organization operates 12 hospital campuses across Indiana and Illinois. It also manages the Franciscan Physician Network, which includes over 850 providers across 260 locations. The system provides services in specialties such as cardiology, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.
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