Respiratory Intern
Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist, assists in the administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and the set-up and administration of therapeutic treatment and aerosolized drugs to patients. Uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
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Assists in the administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and the set-up and administration of therapeutic treatment and aerosolized drugs to patients.
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Uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment.
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Assists with patient care rounds per policy.
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Provides and monitors routine oxygen therapy, non-critical patient transports and patient education, as needed.
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Treats patients using a variety of methods including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies.
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Monitors and records the progress of treatment.
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Teaches patients how to use treatments.
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Operates, calibrates, processes, and maintains respiratory equipment.
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Cleans, reassembles, and performance tests various pieces of patient care equipment.
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Restocks respiratory supplies and cylinders.
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Actively pursues education and training necessary to become a respiratory therapist.
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Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
· High school graduate or GED equivalent.
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Currently enrolled, with successful completion of three semesters, and in good standing with a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved respiratory care program.
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BLS certification.
Additional Information -
Schedule: Per Diem
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Requisition ID: 26001596
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Daily Work Times: Varied
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Hours Per Pay Period: 0
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On Call: No
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Weekends: Yes