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Species treated:Dogs; Cats, Exotics (avians, reptiles, and small mammals)Services offered:Ultrasound; Soft tissue surgery; Dentistry; Wellness/Preventative care; Medical appointmentsWhat to expect from your externship:During your externship, you can expect to actively participate in cases and further your development towards becoming a veterinarian. It is the mission of the veterinarians and staff of Crossroads to provide our community and its surrounding area with affordable, high quality, compassionate veterinary care to support the special bond between people and their pets so they can be a part of our family for many years to come.

<p><b>Description</b></p><div><b>Overview:</b></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.unitedveterinarycare.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>United Veterinary Care</b></a> is delighted to host veterinary students for externships across our network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states. This clinical experience allows you to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting of your choice.</div><div>Our hands-on externships are designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year. You will share your goals at the start of your rotation and be quickly integrated into the team through participating in case discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.</div><div>With opportunities across a wide variety of partner hospitals, you will gain diverse experience, mentorship, and confidence in your clinical skills. Students often describe their externships as transformative and highly supportive.</div><div>To help make these opportunities accessible, stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).</div><div> </div><div><b>Eligibility requirements:</b></div><div> </div><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school</li><li>Priority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit</li><li>Must provide proof of professional liability insurance. SAVMA members qualify for no cost insurance by applying at the following link: <a href="https://www.avmaplit.com/products/student-liability/" rel="nofollow"><b>SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources | AVMA PLIT</b></a></li></ul><div><b>Hospital information:</b></div><div> </div><div><i>*Crossroads welcomes 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> year veterinary medical students.</i></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://unitedveterinarycare.com/directory/crossroads-animal-hospital/" rel="nofollow"><b>Crossroads Animal Hospital</b></a> is a full-service veterinary medical facility, treating all types of pets in Alabama.  We are pleased to offer wellness, sick, dental, and surgical care.  It is the mission of the veterinarians and staff of Crossroads to provide our community and its surrounding area with affordable, high quality, compassionate veterinary care to support the special bond between people and their pets so they can be a part of our family for many years to come.  If you are looking to spend your externship in a hospital that practices compassionate medicine and surgery, enjoys collaborating on cases, and will help further your skills and confidence, Crossroads Animal Hospital would be an ideal selection!</div><div> </div><div><b>Species treated:</b></div><div> </div><div>Dogs; Cats, Exotics (avians, reptiles, and small mammals)</div><div> </div><div><b>Services offered:</b></div><div> </div><div>Ultrasound; Soft tissue surgery; Dentistry; Wellness/Preventative care; Medical appointments</div><div> </div><div><b>What to expect from your externship:</b></div><div> </div><div>During your externship, you can expect to actively participate in cases and further your development towards becoming a veterinarian.  Throughout your time with us, you will always be supervised by an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff.  Expect to be included in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments.  You will discuss these cases with your supervising veterinarian and have them confirm your exam findings to verify whether you are on the right track with your plans before moving forward with the case as a team.  We truly enjoy hosting externs and having new graduates join our teams since with new team members comes new shared knowledge! </div>

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Overview:
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">We are seeking a <strong>Student Respiratory Therapist, </strong>sometimes referred to as our Respiratory Therapy Clinical Student. <span style="color: black;">The Student Respiratory Therapist (Student RT) works under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist. This role focuses on learning and assisting with a range of respiratory care procedures and treatments, providing hands-on experience while maintaining patient safety. Typically, the Student RT is enrolled in a respiratory therapy program and participates in clinical rotations within the hospital as part of their education. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Shifts Available:</strong> Variable <em>(Flexible for student schedule)</em></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Per Diem (PD / PRN)</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Location: </strong>Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><em><u>Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: </u></em></strong></span></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Competitive compensation </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Medical insurance benefit plan</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">401K </span></li></ul>

Responsibilities:
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><em><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):</strong></em></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Administer respiratory treatments such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy or other related respiratory tasks</span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Oxygen Therapy:</strong> administer oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or low oxygen levels</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Aerosol Medications:</strong> deliver medications via nebulizers or inhalers to help treat conditions like asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Chest Physiotherapy:</strong> assist in techniques to help patients clear mucus from their lungs</span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Monitor patients' respiratory rates, oxygen levels (using pulse oximeters), and breathing patterns</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Assist in the drawing and analyzing of blood samples to assess levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in the blood - Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Observe and adjust mechanical ventilators for patients who are unable to breathe independently, ensuring settings are appropriate based on the patient's condition</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Enhance your skills on initial assessments of patients with breathing problems, which includes listening to lung sounds and assessing symptoms; report findings to supervising RTs or doctors to adjust treatment plans as needed</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Assist with some respiratory procedures, for example:</span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Intubation and Extubation:</strong> assist in the placement or removal of endotracheal tubes, which help patients breathe in critical situations</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Suctioning:</strong> Help to remove secretions from a patient's airway to maintain a clear passage for breathing</span></li></ul></li></ul>

Qualifications:
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Education and Training</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: </strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Must be approved with State Respiratory Therapy board to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">At the minimum, the student must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory program and completed first semester of clinical rotations</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">High school diploma or equivalent</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Will not be able to work as a Student Respiratory Therapist if for any reason may become not eligible for an accredited respiratory therapy program</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong><em><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">Additional Qualifications That Are <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;" data-ccp-charstyle="Emphasis">a</span> Plus:</span></em></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Preferred, is a student who has completed more than one semester and/or other medical experience</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: <a href="https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">#LI-MP1</span></p>

Employment Status:
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Shift:
Variable

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