Respiratory Extern - Graduate
About The Position
The Respiratory Extern- Graduate participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in assisting with assessing, implementing, planning, and evaluating patient care services under the direction and supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional. The role provides designated clinical and/or support services. The position assists with respiratory care delivery to patients, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements. Services include airway clearance, suctioning, nebulizer therapies, setting up and adjusting supplemental oxygen therapies, incentive spirometry, and remote monitoring. The extern also participates in healthcare education and discharge planning, assists in managing the care-delivery environment, and may help stock, clean, and set up equipment and supplies. The role includes maintaining professional development, contributing to organizational and departmental goals, and performing other responsibilities as required under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited school of respiratory care.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with ongoing respiratory care delivery to patients, including age-related and developmental-specific requirements, under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
- Assist with airway clearance, suctioning, nebulizer therapies, supplemental oxygen therapies, incentive spirometry, and remote monitoring duties.
- Participate in healthcare education related to care delivery under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
- Participate in discharge planning under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
- Assist in managing the environment for care delivery under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
- May assist with equipment and supply stocking, cleaning, and set-up.
- Maintain professional development.
- Participate in achieving organizational and departmental goals.
- Perform other responsibilities as required under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
