Respiratory Therapy Assistant

6 days ago

Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States Advocate Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapy Extern to join our team at Advocate Christ Medical Center. As a Respiratory Therapy Extern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced respiratory therapists and gain hands-on experience in providing high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist licensed respiratory therapists with routine and basic level respiratory therapy procedures, including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy, and incentive spirometry.
  • Organize and maintain a supply of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies, adhering to department-specific standards.
  • Collect and clean equipment from various hospital areas, reassembling it according to proper procedure and observing standard precautions.
  • Process disposable and non-disposable equipment based on infection prevention guidelines.
  • Complete annual hospital competencies and learn new equipment, supplies, procedures, and processes as needed.
  • Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
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.
Working Conditions

This role requires the ability to walk, stand, squat, reach above the shoulders, and sit throughout the workday. Repetitive use of hands, including simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation, is also required. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from the floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance is necessary. Additionally, the ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present is required. Functional speech, vision, and hearing are also necessary. May be exposed to chemical and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and must wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

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