Respiratory Therapy Extern - Geisinger Community Medical Center

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Extern Program is an educational and clinical work experience for respiratory therapy students who have completed their first year of respiratory therapy studies. Observes routine and complex patient procedures along with cleaning and set up of life support equipment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. The Respiratory Therapy Externship Program will run the end of May through early August. Resume required with application. Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree-Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, clean, reassemble and perform quality control checks on reusable equipment.
• Observes and assists with the download of Nocturnal Oximetry reports.
• Auscultates lung sounds and reviews medical records in accordance with patient confidentiality policies, and observes al HIPPA regulations.
• Assembles oxygen therapy devices at bedside.
• Staff therapist will apply the device to the patient.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Benefits

• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED