Respiratory Extern - Student
About The Position
The Respiratory Extern - Student participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in assisting with assessment, implementation, planning, and evaluation of patient care services. The extern provides designated clinical and/or support services under the direction and supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional. The role assists with respiratory care delivery while 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, helps manage the care environment, and may assist with stocking, cleaning, and setting up equipment and supplies. The position supports professional development and organizational and departmental goals, and performs other assigned responsibilities under licensed professional supervision. Work hours are 6:45 AM–7:15 PM. Weekend work is required on a rotating basis; there are no on-call requirements.
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 process of respiratory care delivery to patients, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements, under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
- Assist with airway clearance, suctioning, nebulizer therapies, setup and adjustment of supplemental oxygen therapies, incentive spirometry, and remote monitoring duties.
- Participate in the educational process related to healthcare delivery under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.
- Participate in the discharge planning process 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 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
