Respiratory Care Extern - Respiratory Care - Days - PT-20

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

24d•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

High School or GED
Must be enrolled as a second-year Respiratory Care Extern in an accredited respiratory care program
0 Experience
Anatomy and physiology of the human airway, lungs, and respiration cycle
Principles of oxygen therapy
Operation of respiratory therapy equipment
Assessment and care of patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders
Patient examination and evaluation
Keep accurate records and patient charts
Communicate effectively in oral and written form
Interpret physician instructions
Use and operate equipment and instruments used in patient care
Conduct respiratory tests and treatments
Clean and to perform routine maintenance on equipment
Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients or equipment
Frequent reaching, sitting, walking, and standing may be required
No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job

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