Respiratory Therapy Apprentice
Catholic Health System
- Buffalo, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program with successful completion of their first year
- BLS Certification meeting AHA standards
- No previous experience required
- Maintains knowledge and skills related to area of responsibility
- Maintains confidentiality and adheres to departmental and hospital policy and procedure
- Must possess professional communication and organization skills
- Must be able to frequently bend, lift, and move heavy items
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize under stressful conditions
- Must be an accountable, independent worker and team player
- May be exposed to equipment used on patients who may have had infectious diseases and/or blood borne pathogens
- Works with a variety of medical gases and disinfectants
- Required to move equipment, medical gases, and supplies to various locations throughout the facility
- The periods of standing, lifting and walking are frequent throughout the shift