Respiratory Care Extern - Variable 12hr shifts, PRN - (Bronson Methodist Hospital)

About the role

The Respiratory Care Extern works with the LRT to administer basic respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies according to physician prescription and/or established organization policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Communicate learning needs to the LRT partner.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines, and provide selected aspects of patient care within established Bronson Respiratory Care Extern Scope of Practice.
• Perform routine respiratory care procedures according to established standards in General Patient Care areas.
• Work under direct supervision of a LRT in the Critical Care Units.
• Assess patients' respiratory status using basic assessment skills including medical record/monitor review and physical assessment.
• Perform basic, routine respiratory care procedures including oxygen delivery and medication administration.
• Assemble, check, and correct malfunctions associated with Respiratory Care equipment.
• Under supervision of a LRT, perform necessary measurements/calculations and assist in determining appropriate parameters for mechanical ventilation.
• Under supervision of a LRT, perform emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Regularly communicate with his/her shift charge therapist as to activity in his/her area and availability to help areas.
• Participate in department performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Enrolled and maintaining satisfactory progress after one year in an accredited program for Respiratory Care to perform in General Patient Care areas required.
• Enrolled and maintaining satisfactory progress in the final clinical semester of an accredited program for Respiratory Care to work in the Critical Care areas under the direct supervision of a LRT required.
• Successful completion of the Respiratory Department requirements for orientation which includes Hospital, Core, and Department specific orientation.
• Satisfactory performance on the respiratory care medication competency test.
• Current BLS certification.

Skills

Must be able to constantly communicate both verbally and in writing. Activities and treatments must be recorded in an accurate manner and technical information and instructions must be communicated to patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team. Excellence in internal and external customer service must be demonstrated.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Variable Time Type Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours 10