Job Description
Job Description
UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Casual Respiratory Care Intern!
Respiratory Care Interns (students) will develop the ability to gain additional clinical experience and knowledge prior to the completion of their education in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and their subsequent credentialing as a licensed RCP.
Primary Responsibilities: - Participate in clinical research, maintain accurate records, and document patient interactions.
- Communicate with healthcare personnel and exhibit service excellence.
- Perform various respiratory therapies, including chest physiotherapy, flutter valve, PEP, incentive spirometry, humidification, nebulization, BiPAP/CPAP, IPPB, aerosolized drugs, and pulmonary function testing.
- Assist in transporting patients requiring respiratory support and ensure proper respiratory equipment management.
- Administer therapeutic gases, replace and monitor compressed gas cylinders, and perform arterial punctures with aseptic technique.
- Provide, maintain, calibrate, and repair respiratory equipment.
- Conduct resting, titration, exercise, and nocturnal oximetry studies.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including airway management, ventilatory support, and external cardiac massage.
- Attend meetings, complete competencies, and stay updated on hospital policies and respiratory care.
- Ensure patient charges are entered daily.
- Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.
- The intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Clearances with renewal:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Job Tags
Casual work, Internship,