Respiratory Care Extern - Respiratory - Days - PT-20

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Extern works under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist and assists with limited, low-risk respiratory therapy procedures. The role gathers patient information, monitors and tracks respiratory therapy activities, and updates patient medical records. It also involves setting up, cleaning, maintaining, stocking, and transporting respiratory therapy equipment. The position assists with limited care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including non-exotic aerosol therapy, hyperinflation, and airway clearance therapy. The extern monitors patients during treatments and procedures, assists in cardiorespiratory arrests, and supports the healthcare team in collecting clinical data. Work is generally performed in a healthcare environment, with possible exposure to chemicals used in patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be enrolled as a second-year Respiratory Care Extern in an accredited respiratory care program.
Required experience: 0 years.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human airway, lungs, and respiration cycle.
Knowledge of oxygen therapy principles and respiratory therapy equipment operation.
Skills in assessing and caring for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, patient examination and evaluation, keeping accurate records and patient charts, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret physician instructions; use and operate patient-care equipment and instruments; conduct respiratory tests and treatments; and clean and perform routine equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Assist Respiratory Therapists with limited, low-risk therapy procedures.
Assist in providing limited care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Use non-exotic aerosol therapy to perform treatments or diagnostic procedures.
Perform hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy.
Monitor patients undergoing treatment, procedures, and other medical activities.
Set up, sterilize, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Assist in cardiorespiratory arrests.
Assist the healthcare team in collecting patient data.
Interview and examine patients to obtain clinical data.
Update patient medical records and track respiratory therapy activities.
Set up, clean, maintain, stock, and transport respiratory therapy equipment.