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Tenet Healthcare · El Paso, TX

# Respiratory Therapist - Student Extern

El Paso, TX Healthcare & Clinical 

Listed on Tenet Healthcare’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/el-paso/respiratory-therapist-student-extern/1127/88603980656)

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## Job description

Overview ﻿ Embark on a rewarding career with The Hospitals of Providence - Trans Mountain Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At The Hospitals of Providence - Trans Mountain Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals.

That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

### Job Summary

Per Diem, Rotate

The Respiratory Care Student (RCS) is responsible for providing Respiratory Care to non-critical patients in the hospital. Training and services provided by this position are appropriate to patients of all age groups. Applies clinical respiratory judgment to implement a clinical respiratory program and maintains standards for professional respiratory practice in the clinical setting. The RCS communicates necessary information and makes needed recommendations to the physician and nurses as appropriate.

### Responsibilities

Ensures professional business operation of the department. Ensures each patient assigned receives the highest quality care possible. 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.

Contributes to department quality/performance improvement. Is knowledgeable and complies with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals and Standards. Familiar with Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) and Core Measures patient care standards and outcome results.

### Qualifications

Education Student currently enrolled and pursuing a course of study leading to graduation from the program. 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) Required Licenses/Certifications Must have a current BLS Certification for Healthcare.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Must speak and write English fluently. #LI-MS4 Organization Description The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs.

Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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### E-Verify

[http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify](http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2503032782

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 17, 2026
- Listed for: 99 days
- Location: El Paso, TX[Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/el-paso/respiratory-therapist-student-extern/1127/88603980656)

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