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Respiratory Care Intern
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$69,772 / year median in Minnesota
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Building Location:
- Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
- 2002760 RESPIRATORY
CARE SERVICE - SMMC HOSP
Job Description:
- The Respiratory Care Student performs non-critical modalities on pediatric through adult patients, which include, but are not limited to, hand-held nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy set up and arterial punctures.
Education Qualifications:
- Must have successfully completed at least 2 semesters of a JRCRTE-approved program for respiratory care practitioners, or a graduate of this program. If candidate has not yet graduated from the program, must be actively enrolled while employed.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.
FTE:
- 0.4
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
- Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
- No •
Call Obligation:
- No •
Union:
Compensation Range:
- $20.