Respiratory Extern Graduate Job Duluth area,Minnesota USA,Healthcare

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Respiratory Extern - Graduate at Northside Hospital participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in assisting with assessing, implementing, planning, and evaluating patient care services under the direction and supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional. Provides designated clinical and/or support services.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the management of the ongoing process of respiratory care delivery to patients, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional. This includes: airway clearance, suctioning, and nebulizer therapies as well as set up and adjustment of supplemental oxygen therapies, incentive spirometry, and remote monitoring duties.

Participates in the educational process related to the delivery of healthcare under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.

Participates in the discharge planning process under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.

Assists in the management of the environment for the delivery of care under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.

May assist with equipment and supply stocking, cleaning, and set-up.

Maintains professional development.

Participates in the achievement of the organizational and departmental goals.

Performs other responsibilities as required under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.

Associate's Degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited school of respiratory care

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification