Is knowledgeable and complies with all policies and procedures, objectives and safety regulations within the department and hospital; maintaining an optimally safe environment, recognizing potential hazards, initiating appropriate actions and follow-through to resolution; participating in safety education programs provided; keeping the work and break areas clean, stocked, free of clutter and in compliance with environmental rounds requirements; promptly reporting unsafe conditions, injuries or malfunctioning equipment. Enrolled for credit in clinical portion of an approved respiratory care education program or graduate of approved respiratory care education program with active application for licensure with Texas Medical Board (TMB) and eligible for National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing as Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).