Respiratory Therapy Extern (Per Diem/Rotating) Abington
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Technical Director, ensures that all respiratory equipment is processed and in operational order; maintains an inventory of supplies, parts, and medications related to respiratory care services; and distributes portable oxygen cylinders to specified patient care areas. This position includes, but is not limited to the following essential functions. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. 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 Interacts 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
- Ensures that all respiratory equipment is processed and in operational order
- Maintains an inventory of supplies, parts, and medications related to respiratory care services
- Distributes portable oxygen cylinders to specified patient care areas
- 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
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- 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
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
