Respiratory Therapy Extern (Per Diem/Rotating) Abington
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Technical Director, this position ensures that all respiratory equipment is processed and in operational order. The extern will maintain an inventory of supplies, parts, and medications related to respiratory care services, and distribute portable oxygen cylinders to specified patient care areas. This role involves disassembling, washing, disinfecting, sterilizing, and reassembling respiratory equipment according to department infection control policies. The extern will also maintain proper inventory levels of consumable supplies, parts, medical gases, and medications, collaborating with the Respiratory Care Supervisor for storeroom, pharmacy, and outside vendor orders. Additionally, the extern will ensure an adequate level and appropriate function of equipment such as ventilators, compressors, croup tents, flowmeters, and gas regulators to meet patient demand. The position requires interaction with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.
Requirements
- Student currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory program
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Good self-direction and motivational qualities are necessary.
Nice To Haves
- An associate's degree or equivalent is desirable.
- One year experience in materials handling, equipment servicing, and/or direct patient contact highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Disassembles, washes, disinfects, sterilizes, and reassembles respiratory equipment as per department infection control policy and procedure
- Maintains proper inventory levels of consumable supplies, parts, medical gases, and medications.
- Collaborates with Respiratory Care Supervisor in initiating storeroom, pharmacy, and outside vendor
- Maintains an adequate level and appropriate function of equipment (ventilators, compressors, croup tents, flowmeters, gas regulators, etc.) to meet patient demand
- Distributes portable oxygen cylinders to specified patient care areas.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Benefits
- Medical (including prescription) insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
