Respiratory Extern - Graduate
About The Position
The Respiratory Extern - Graduate at Northside Hospital 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 ongoing respiratory care delivery, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements. Duties 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 environment, may help stock, clean, and set up equipment and supplies, maintains professional development, and contributes to organizational and departmental goals. Other responsibilities may be assigned 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 respiratory care delivery under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional, including airway clearance, suctioning, nebulizer therapies, supplemental oxygen setup and adjustment, incentive spirometry, and remote monitoring.
- Incorporate age-related and developmental-specific requirements into respiratory care.
- Participate in the educational process related to healthcare delivery.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Assist in managing the environment for care delivery.
- Assist with equipment and supply stocking, cleaning, and setup as needed.
- 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
