About the role#
The Respiratory Therapy Extern program provides clinical work experience for students who have completed their first year of respiratory therapy studies. You will observe routine and complex patient procedures while assisting with the maintenance and setup of life support equipment in a clinical environment.
What you'll do#
- Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and perform quality control checks on reusable equipment.
- Assemble oxygen therapy devices at the bedside for staff therapists to apply to patients.
- Observe and assist with the download of Nocturnal Oximetry reports.
- Auscultate lung sounds.
- Review medical records while following patient confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations.
What you'll need#
- Completion of the first year of respiratory therapy studies.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- An Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Danville, Pennsylvania.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid, fixed-term student position.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is a nonprofit health system based in Danville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915, the organization provides care to 1.2 million people across urban and rural areas. It operates 10 hospital campuses and over 120 care sites. The system also manages a health plan for more than 500,000 members and trains thousands of medical professionals annually.
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