Respiratory Therapy Extern Position

1 week ago

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Summary: We are seeking a Respiratory Therapy Extern to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. As a Respiratory Therapy Extern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced respiratory therapists and gain hands-on experience in the field.

Responsibilities:
  • Under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist, you will assist with routine and basic level respiratory therapy procedures, including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy, and incentive spirometry.
  • You will be responsible for organizing and maintaining a supply of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies, adhering to department-specific standards.
  • You will collect equipment from various areas of the hospital, clean and reassemble it according to proper procedure, and observe standard precautions.
  • You will process disposable and non-disposable equipment based on infection prevention guidelines.
  • You will complete annual hospital competencies and learn new equipment, supplies, procedures, and processes as needed to perform your job effectively.
  • You will perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
  • You will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

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.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to function independently.

About Advocate Aurora Health: Advocate Aurora Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. We provide care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. We are committed to providing equitable care for all and offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees.

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