RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Posted 2 days ago

air national guard recruitingSan Antonio (TX)

Respiratory Therapists All Other Outpatient Care Centers

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

Enlisted Respiratory Care Practitioner Caring for Airmen and their families requires the knowledge and skills of thousands of individuals. Respiratory Care Practitioners assist physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and lungs by performing essential lab and clinical functions for patients in their care. From managing ventilators to conducting blood tests, ECGs and ultrasounds, these highly trained professionals help prevent, monitor and minimize heart and lung diseases within the Military Health System.

What You'll Do:

Work with doctors and other health professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and lungs
Perform diagnostic studies such as pulmonary function tests, exercise stress tests, ECGs and ultrasounds
Provide critical care respiratory therapy, including the use of sophisticated life-support equipment
Draw blood from patients for testing
Assist in procedures such as cardiac catheterization, bronchoscopies and endobronchial ultrasounds
Training & Education
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here
Basic Military Training7.5 weeks
Technical Training240 DaysTech School Location
Phase I: Ft Sam Houston, TX. Phase II: Designated Medical Facility
Status Upon Completion

Enlisted Airman with an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care, Registered Respiratory Therapy certification, and Certified Cardiology Technologist certification. Key Things To Consider Requirements You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law. In addition to a high school diploma or equivalent, for entry into this specialty, the following college courses are required: English Composition I (3 credits), Speech (3 credits), College Algebra (3 credits), Humanities (3 credits), and Social Sciences (3 credits). Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVABGeneralKnowledge of general anatomy and physiology Completion of required college courses Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment Your Future Is Waiting. Apply Now

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