Respiratory Extern - Student
About The Position
The Respiratory Extern participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team, 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 extern assists with respiratory care delivery, including airway clearance, suctioning, nebulizer therapies, setting up and adjusting supplemental oxygen therapies, incentive spirometry, and remote monitoring. Duties are performed under supervision and incorporate patients’ age-related and developmental-specific requirements. The extern also participates in healthcare education and discharge planning, assists with managing the care environment, may help stock, clean, and set up equipment and supplies, maintains professional development, and supports organizational and departmental goals. Other responsibilities may be assigned under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
Requirements
- Be a current respiratory therapy student who has successfully completed one clinical course in an accredited respiratory care program.
- Hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the ongoing delivery of respiratory care to patients, taking age-related and developmental-specific requirements into account and working under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
- Assist with airway clearance, suctioning, nebulizer therapies, supplemental oxygen therapy setup and adjustment, incentive spirometry, and remote monitoring duties.
- Participate in the healthcare education process 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.
- May assist with equipment and supply stocking, cleaning, and setup.
- 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
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
