Respiratory Care Extern - Respiratory Care - Variable - PT-20
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Extern provides limited operation under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist to assist in performing limited, low-risk respiratory therapy procedures. The Respiratory Care Extern gathers patient information, monitors and tracks all respiratory therapy activities, and updates patient medical records. The Respiratory Care Extern performs setup, cleaning, maintenance, stocking, and transporting of respiratory therapy equipment.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled as a second-year Respiratory Care Extern in an accredited respiratory care program
- 0 years of experience
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human airway, lungs, and respiration cycle
- Knowledge of principles of oxygen therapy
- Knowledge of operation of respiratory therapy equipment
- Skills in assessment and care of patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders
- Skills in patient examination and evaluation
- Ability to keep accurate records and patient charts
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
- Ability to interpret physician instructions
- Ability to use and operate equipment and instruments used in patient care
- Ability to conduct respiratory tests and treatments
- Ability to clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting Respiratory Therapists to perform limited, low-risk therapy procedures
- Assists with providing limited care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
- Uses non-exotic aerosol therapy to perform treatments or diagnostic procedures
- Performs hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
- Monitors patients undergoing treatment, procedures, and other medical activities
- Sets up, sterilizes, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment
- Assists in cardiorespiratory arrests
- Assists the healthcare team in collecting patient data
- Interviews and examines patients to obtain clinical data
- Updates patient medical records, keeping track of all respiratory therapy activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
