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Odessa Regional Medical Center · 1 day ago

Respiratory Care Assistant PRN (Student Intern

Odessa, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Odessa Regional Medical Center is seeking respiratory students for an intern position after completing their first semester of the respiratory therapy program. The role involves providing non-invasive care to patients and participating in various responsibilities under supervision.

Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalWellness

Responsibilities

Take an independent assignment on the floor

Provide non-invasive care to patients in non-critical areas including but not limited to oxygen administration, pulse oximetry, auscultation/assessment, nebulized medication administration, etc

Observe care in a critical area including review/interpretation of labs and arterial blood gases (ABG’s) correlation to patient care

Participate in hand-off process between providers and shift

Only under direct supervision of preceptor

Qualification

Respiratory therapy knowledgePatient care skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkCritical thinking

Required

Respiratory students may apply for an intern position after completing their first semester of the respiratory therapy program

College Letter of Good Standing in personnel file

The student must have satisfactory grades and be in good standing in their program at ORMC

The intern must work a minimum of 10 hours per month

The intern level will be determined by their progress within their respiratory program to include competencies successfully completed in Simulation Labs, performance in their intern role, and approval by the unit director