Respiratory Therapy Intern

About the role

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies consistent with student scope of practice. Administer medication and treatment based on patient outcomes, under appropriate supervision. Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition. Provide patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies consistent with student scope of practice.
• Administer medication and treatment based on patient outcomes, under appropriate supervision.
• Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy.
• Maintain accurate records of patient condition.
• Provide patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Temporary Permit Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date -Or- Student Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Qualifications

High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Rotating Shifts | PRN

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity employer

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