Respiratory Therapy Extern - Pediatric

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Park Ridge, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position in Respiratory Therapy Services at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, specifically within Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge. The role is designed for May 2027 Respiratory Graduates seeking experience in a Pediatric Hospital, including a world-class NICU. The position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate school responsibilities.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• No experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills plus ability to function independently.
• Wisconsin externs: Must transition into graduate respiratory therapist position immediately.
• Illinois externs: The status of an extern shall not exceed 3 years from date of enrollment in an approved program.

Nice To Haves

• Looking for May 2027 Respiratory Graduates who want to work in a Pediatric Hospital with a world class NICU

Responsibilities

• Under the observation of a licensed respiratory therapist, may perform routine and basic level respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy and incentive spirometry.
• Organizes and maintains supply of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies as needed by department specific standards.
• Collects equipment from all the areas of the hospital and cleans and reassembles equipment according to proper procedure observing standard precautions.
• Processes disposable/non-disposable equipment based on infection prevention guidelines.
• Completes annual hospital competencies.
• Learns new equipment/supplies, procedures, and processes as needed to perform their job as appropriate.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique (if applicable).
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed