Respiratory Therapy Extern - Adults

Advocate Health

Park Ridge, Illinois, US
Base: $19.80 - $29.70; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Perform routine respiratory procedures
Organize and maintain equipment
Clean and reassemble equipment
** Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapy Extern to support the transition of respiratory therapy students into novice therapists at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. This role involves performing basic respiratory therapy procedures under supervision while ensuring compliance with safety and procedural standards. **

Job Summary

  • Serves as a bridge to augment the growth of the respiratory student, as they transition from the student role to that of a novice respiratory therapist.
  • Under the observation of a licensed respiratory therapist, may perform routine and basic level respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy and incentive spirometry.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapy Extern to support the transition of respiratory therapy students into novice therapists at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. This role involves performing basic respiratory therapy procedures under supervision while ensuring compliance with safety and procedural standards. **

Salary

Base: $19.80 - $29.70; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: No

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform routine respiratory procedures
  • Organize and maintain equipment
  • Clean and reassemble equipment
  • Demonstrate age-appropriate care
  • Function independently

Nice-to-have

  • Invest in career development
  • Live fully at and away from work

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in accredited Respiratory Therapy program
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • No experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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