Respiratory Therapist Extern

Marshall Health Network•Huntington, WV

18h

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Extern works under the supervision of a licensed, certified or registered respiratory therapist. Licensed therapists must be present in the facility and readily available for emergencies and as a resource for the extern; direct observational supervision is not required. The extern performs specified respiratory care activities, communicates with patients and coworkers, reports adverse reactions to a licensed therapist, and maintains patient records and charges.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 30 semester hours at a junior college or technical school.
West Virginia Student Temporary Permit.
At least 30 semester hours or quarter-hour equivalent completed, including 18 hours specific to the respiratory care core curriculum and at least 200 clinical hours.
No previous experience is required.

Nice To Haves

ACLS is preferred.
PALS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain low-flow oxygen devices at 6 LPM or less, including nasal cannulas and simple masks.
Set up and maintain aerosol devices with an FiO2 of 50% or less.
Deliver medications using small-volume nebulizers, MDIs, or dry-powder inhalers.
Measure peak flow and perform simple spirometry.
Measure pulse oximetry.
Use airway-clearance devices and techniques, including therapy vest, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning via an artificial airway, and positive expiratory pressure therapies.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation after obtaining BLS certification.
Receive and give reports to coworkers and communicate positively and effectively with patients and employees inside and outside the department.
Notify a licensed respiratory therapist of adverse reactions.
Auscultate breath sounds and record findings.
Prepare and maintain appropriate patient records and charges.