Respiratory Therapy Extern Job at Advocate Aurora Health (Sheboygan)

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist position at Brigham & Women's Hospital, responsible for as...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

41.81 - 70.00 USD / Hour

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A.S. in Respiratory Therapy
One-year clinical training (or the equivalent)
Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C. within six (6) months of hire
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members
Must possess strong patient assessment skills
Must possess professional and technical skills to act as a staff therapist
Must demonstrate ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff

Job Responsibility

Assessing, planning, organizing and administering Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with physician's treatment plan including mechanical ventilation and airway care
respiratory treatment
emergency respiratory maneuvers
transport and maintenance of critically ill patients for special tests and procedures
Performs and interprets tests and procedures to assess and manage patient care
Attends and participates in hospital educational programs and patient care rounds
Precepts college students/interns from respiratory care programs
Provides professional Respiratory Care including initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation, assist with insertion, stabilization and maintenance of artificial airways, and administration of Respiratory Care modalities
Responds to respiratory emergencies (including cardiopulmonary resuscitations), establishes and maintains patient airway
Transports and maintains mechanically ventilated patients

What we offer

$15,000 sign-on bonus

Fulltime

Respiratory Therapist Extern

Serves as a bridge to augment the growth of the respiratory student, as they tra...

Location

United States , Park Ridge

Salary:

19.80 - 29.70 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Respiratory Therapy
Currently enrolled and in the final year of in an accredited or approved program in Respiratory Therapy
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
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
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills plus ability to function independently

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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

Parttime

Respiratory Therapist Extern

Serves as a bridge to augment the growth of the respiratory student, as they tra...

Location

United States , Park Ridge

Salary:

19.80 - 29.70 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Respiratory Therapy
Currently enrolled and in the final year of in an accredited or approved program in Respiratory Therapy
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
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
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills plus ability to function independently
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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions

Parttime