Respiratory Therapy Student Extern

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Respiratory Student Extern to assist with respiratory care under physician direction and supervision. You will set up and operate respiratory equipment, perform procedures, monitor patients, and document care in the medical record.

Training emphasizes age-specific care and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapies, conducting assessments, and participating in in-service education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver or BLS card.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and diagnostic procedures and therapies as assigned by the Department Manager, training supervisor or designee to include Humidity and Aerosol therapy; CPT/Flutter; IPPB; Oxygen therapy; SVNs; USNs; Suctioning; Oximetry; ABGs; MDIs; PEFR; EKGs; Bi-Pap therapy; Calorimetry; Trach Care; Incentive Spirometry.
• Performs CPR and is currently certified for basic life support by AHA.
• Understands and practices safe respiratory care techniques.
• Adheres to all universal precautions.
• Is able to assess, plan, and provide individualized care for patients in compliance with physician’s orders, taking into account the mental status, development, and physical needs of each patient based on age, i.e., neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics.
• Performs specialized skills involved in advanced life support or in intensive care utilizing additional knowledge in bedside monitoring, management and weaning from mechanical ventilation, ABGs, and nutritional assessments.
• Collects and interprets arterial blood gases and attests to the competency to perform this procedure according to department Policies & Procedures.
• Performs EKGs according to department Policies & Procedures.
• Performs Holter and/or Event monitoring according to department Policies & Procedures.
• Administers drugs in accordance with department Policies & Procedures and attests to the competency to perform those procedures. Is aware of hazards/ contraindications associated with use of such drugs.
• Performs oxygen and equipment rounds in accordance with department Policies & Procedures.
• Documents procedures in Medical Record and department records in an accurate, concise and legible manner to ensure statistical and charging accuracy according to department Policies & Procedures.
• Performs required equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning, and sterilization per department Policies & Procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Communicates all clinical problems or patients requiring further evaluation to Department Manager, training supervisor or designee.
• Communicates personnel problems and schedule requests to Department Manager, training supervisor or designee.
• Participates in or presents hospital/department in-service education classes.
• Attends mandatory in-service classes and department meetings.
• Consistently accomplishes work assignments through effective time utilization and prioritization of assignments
• Performs approved respiratory care duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
• Assists and assumes specific other responsibilities as delegated by the Department Manager, training supervisor or designee.

Skills

BLS Certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Respiratory Student Extern to assist with respiratory care under physician direction and supervision. You will set up and operate respiratory equipment, perform procedures, monitor patients, and document care in the medical record.

Training emphasizes age-specific care and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapies, conducting assessments, and participating in in-service education.