Respiratory Therapy Extern - Hands-On Clinical Training

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI, seeks an extern to support respiratory therapy under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You may perform routine procedures such as oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy and incentive spirometry, while learning to operate and care for equipment.

You will organize supplies, collect and clean equipment, complete hospital competencies, and assist with patient positioning and transport.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• No prior experience required.
• Wisconsin externs: must transition into graduate respiratory therapist position.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist, may perform routine and basic level respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy and incentive spirometry.
• Organizes and maintains supply of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies as needed by department specific standards.
• Collects equipment from all areas of the hospital and cleans and reassembles equipment according to proper procedure observing standard precautions. Processes disposable/non-disposable equipment based on infection prevention guidelines.
• Completes annual hospital competencies. Learns new equipment/supplies, procedures, and processes as needed to perform their job as appropriate.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work ability

Education

Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI, seeks an extern to support respiratory therapy under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You may perform routine procedures such as oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy and incentive spirometry, while learning to operate and care for equipment.

You will organize supplies, collect and clean equipment, complete hospital competencies, and assist with patient positioning and transport.