Respiratory Therapy Extern
- Location
- Danville, PA · On-site
- Job type
- Contract
- Level
- Entry level
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Basic Life Support
- oxygen therapy
- lung auscultation
- life support equipment
- patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
About the role
- Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
- Shift: Rotation (United States of America)
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
- Worker Type: Contingent Student (Fixed Term)
- Exemption Status: No
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist Extern Program is an educational and clinical work experience for respiratory therapy students who have completed their first year of respiratory therapy studies. Observes routine and complex patient procedures along with cleaning and set up of life support equipment.
Job Duties
- Disassembles, clean, reassemble and perform quality control checks on reusable equipment.
- Observes and assists with the download of Nocturnal Oximetry reports.
- Auscultates lung sounds and reviews medical records in accordance with patient confidentiality policies, and observes al HIPPA regulations.
- Assembles oxygen therapy devices at bedside. Staff therapist will apply the device to the patient.
Additional information
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree-Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & Values
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
From Geisinger's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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