Respiratory Intern

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. 
Responsibilities:• 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. • Assists with patient care rounds per policy. • Provides and monitors routine oxygen therapy, non-critical patient transports and patient education, as needed. • Treats patients using a variety of methods including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies. • Monitors and records the progress of treatment. • Teaches patients how to use treatments. • Operates, calibrates, processes, and maintains respiratory equipment. • Cleans, reassembles, and performance tests various pieces of patient care equipment. • Restocks respiratory supplies and cylinders. • Actively pursues education and training necessary to become a respiratory therapist. • Performs other related duties as required and directed. 

Required:• High school graduate or GED equivalent. • 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. • BLS certification.