Student Extern - Registry

About the role

Achieve your career goals at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Respiratory Therapy Services. This part-time position is benefits-eligible with flexible schedule options.

Major Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist, perform routine and basic level respiratory therapy procedures.
• Organize and maintain the supply of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Clean and reassemble equipment as needed, following proper procedures and standard precautions.
• Process disposable and non-disposable equipment based on infection prevention guidelines.
• Complete annual hospital competencies.
• Learn new equipment, procedures, and processes as needed.
• Perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• No prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to function independently.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Walk, stand, squat, reach above the shoulders, and sit throughout the workday.
• Repetitively use hands for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, and hearing.
• Exposed to chemical and radiation hazards, blood and body fluids; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

This position is eligible for various benefits including:

• 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
• Education assistance program

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