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Intern-Respiratory Care
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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.
$58,690 / year median in Mississippi
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Intern-Respiratory Care
Job ID:
43905
Job Category:
Radiology & Imaging
Work Type:
PRN
Work Schedule:
Rotating
Department:
Respiratory Therapy
Facility:
BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
Location:
Columbus, MS
Overview
Job Summary
Provides technical assistance under the direction of the Licensed Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient oues. Provides service functions andmunication to staff, patients, and guests. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Procedures authorized to be performed are to be performed exclusively outside a critical care area and are as follows:
1. Set up an monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)
2. Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.)
3. Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
4. Electrocardiograms
5. Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc.
6. Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of the employing institution.
Assesses the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Implements the plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Provides patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
#N/A
Minimum Required
Currently Enrolled as a second year Respiratory Care Practitioner student in an accredited AS degree Respiratory Care Program or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited BS degree program within 1 year of graduations.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Computer literacy.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Preferred/Desired