University of Maryland Medical System ยท 9 hours ago
Intern, Respiratory Therapy, PRN
Baltimore, MD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26.14/hr - $36.59/hrUniversity of Maryland Medical System is a nationally recognized academic medical center that offers opportunities across the continuum of care. The Respiratory Therapy Intern will observe various respiratory care treatments and assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary issues under the supervision of experienced professionals.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
A variety of respiratory care treatments given to specific patient populations (adult, pediatric, or neonatal)
Explanation of treatments to patient and/or family before performing
Observes physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures. Collaboration of therapists with physicians regarding therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted
Termination of patient treatment upon notice of patient discomfort, troubled medical status, or inability to accept treatment
Observation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures, including, airway management, manual ventilation, and cardiac compressions as needed
Observes the therapist as they administer therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of general anesthesia), bronchodilator treatments, and chest physiotherapy, aerosolized medication treatments in accordance with departmental procedures, as directed by a physician. Additionally, they will observe the therapist delivering oxygen and humidified air through a variety of devises to reverse and prevent tissue hypoxia, treat arterial hypoxemia, decrease the work of breathing and decrease myocardial work
Observes therapist physician interaction as they assist the physician with non-surgical insertion, maintenance and removal of artificial airways, as requested
Watches the technique of suctioning of the patients artificial and nasal/oral airways with the use of a sterile disposable catheter inserted into the airway
Learns age-specific version(s) of respiratory techniques when working with adult/pediatric/neonatal population
Observation of mechanical ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to critical care patients, witnessing while the therapist adjusts ventilation and CPAP under the direct supervision of a physician
Observes the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation and other therapeutic interventions in the critically ill patient by learning the interpretation of chest x-rays, and blood gas results. Observation of the therapist as they observe the patients appearance, respiration rate and oxygen saturation, and notifying doctor as required
Qualification
Required
General knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
General knowledge of biology
General knowledge of microbiology
General knowledge of technical mathematics
General knowledge of pharmacology
Knowledge of medical terminology
Moderate level of proficiency in operation of equipment, such as, various types of ventilators, nebulizers, aerosol masks, nasal cannulas, mist tents, oxyhoods and other oxygen delivery devices
CPR certification
Preferred
A Certificate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy
A minimum of six months to one year performing didactic and clinical Respiratory care procedures
Associates Degree in respiratory or related field
Benefits
Eligible for shift differentials when applicable.
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Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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