Student Intern - Respiratory Therapy

About the Role

The Respiratory Student Extern administers respiratory care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the direction of a physician and by prescription under the control of a training supervisor. This role involves setting up and operating various types of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and/or illnesses. The Respiratory Student Extern is involved in acute, clinical, and/or life-threatening patient care areas and situations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate to the population in the assigned area.
• Maintains required core competencies and complies with set Policies and Procedures (e.g., name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.).
• Administers respiratory care and diagnostic procedures/therapies as assigned, including:
  • Humidity and Aerosol therapy
  • CPT/Flutter
  • IPPB
  • Oxygen therapy
  • SVNs
  • USNs
  • Suctioning
  • Oximetry
  • ABGs
  • MDIs
  • PEFR
  • EKGs
  • Bi-Pap therapy
  • Calorimetry
  • Trach Care
  • Incentive Spirometry
• Performs CPR and maintains current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Understands and practices safe respiratory care techniques, adhering to universal precautions.
• Assesses, plans, and provides individualized care for patients across all age groups (neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics) in compliance with physician’s orders.
• Performs specialized skills in advanced life support or intensive care, including bedside monitoring, mechanical ventilation management, ABGs, and nutritional assessments.
• Collects and interprets arterial blood gases according to department Policies & Procedures.
• Performs EKGs, Holter, and/or Event monitoring according to department Policies & Procedures.
• Administers drugs in accordance with department Policies & Procedures, understanding associated hazards/contraindications.
• Performs oxygen and equipment rounds, documents procedures accurately, and ensures statistical and charging accuracy.
• Maintains, prepares, cleans, and sterilizes equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Communicates clinical and personnel issues to the Department Manager, training supervisor, or designee.
• Participates in or presents hospital/department in-service education classes and attends mandatory meetings.
• Accomplishes work assignments efficiently through time utilization and prioritization.
• Performs approved respiratory care duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Assists with and assumes delegated responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type: Per Diem As Needed