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Bon Secours · 3 weeks ago

Respiratory Intern - Southside Medical Center

Petersburg, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

0+ years exp

Bon Secours is a network dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. The Respiratory Intern will assist licensed Respiratory Therapists in providing basic respiratory care to non-acute patients, maintaining respiratory equipment, and ensuring a clean and functional work area.

Health CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, record and report results, and perform quality controls as required

May administer oxygen delivery devices. Sets-up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers

May provides basic respiratory therapy techniques to include: Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and all other treatment modalities

May perform EKG’s; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias

Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment

Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units

Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations

Arranges for the repair of broken equipment

Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment

Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries

Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage

Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations

Qualification

Respiratory Care ProgramBLS CertificationNon-invasive respiratory therapyBasic computer skillsCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCreative thinking

Required

A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required)

Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members

Good communication skills

Able to effectively work with diverse people

Organization

Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies

Prioritizes work appropriately

Basic computer skills

Troubleshooting

Creative thinking

Good customer service skills

Good organizational skills and time management skills

Good oral and written communication

Able to receive feedback

Able to gather and interpret data

Accountability

Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers

Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing

Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias