Respiratory Therapy Extern (Per Diem/Rotating) Abington

Jefferson Health; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Extern (Per Diem/Rotating) in Montgomery County, PA. Under supervision, you will process respiratory equipment, manage supplies, and distribute oxygen cylinders to patient care areas.

The role emphasizes infection control, inventory management, and collaboration with the Respiratory Care team to ensure equipment readiness and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory program.
• 1 year experience in materials handling, equipment servicing, and/or direct patient contact is desirable.
• Good self-direction and motivational qualities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, washes, disinfects, sterilizes, and reassembles respiratory equipment as per infection control policy.
• Maintains proper inventory levels of consumable supplies, parts, medical gases, and medications.
• Collaborates with Respiratory Care Supervisor in initiating storeroom, pharmacy, and outside vendor relations.
• Maintains adequate function of equipment (ventilators, compressors, gas regulators, etc.) to meet patient demand.

Skills

Self-direction

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited respiratory program

Job description

## Respiratory Therapy Extern (Per Diem/Rotating) AbingtonApply: Montgomery County, PA: Variable time: Posted Today: REQ-0037493**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**Under the supervision of the Technical Director, ensures that all respiratory equipment is processed and in operational order; maintains an inventory of supplies, parts, and medications related to respiratory care services; and distributes portable oxygen cylinders to specified patient care areas. This position includes, but is not limited to the following essential functions.**Job Description*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.* Disassembles, washes, disinfects, sterilizes, and reassembles respiratory equipment as per department infection control policy and procedure* Maintains proper inventory levels of consumable supplies, parts, medical gases, and medications. Collaborates with Respiratory Care* Supervisor in initiating storeroom, pharmacy, and outside vendor* Maintains an adequate level and appropriate function of equipment (ventilators, compressors, croup tents, flowmeters, gas regulators, etc.) to meet patient demand* Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.Education:High school graduate or equivalent required.. An associate's degree or equivalent is desirable. Good self-direction and motivational qualities are necessary.**AND**Experience:Required: Student currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory programOne year experience in materials handling, equipment servicing, and/or direct patient contact highly desirable.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Abington Memorial Hospital**Primary Location Address**1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America