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UPMC · 1 week ago

Respiratory Care Intern

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Casual Respiratory Care Intern to gain additional clinical experience and knowledge prior to credentialing as a licensed RCP. The intern will participate in various respiratory therapies and assist in patient care under the supervision of healthcare personnel.

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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

Qualification

Respiratory therapiesBasic Life Support (BLS)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Clinical researchPatient interaction documentationRespiratory equipment managementService excellenceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Clearances with renewal: 31, 33, 34, & 73

Company

UPMC

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UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
dateFounded in 1893
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (4)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.46M
Key Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M

Leadership Team

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Leslie Davis
President and CEO
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Frederick M. Hargett
Chief Financial Officer
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