Respiratory Care Intern - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a casual Respiratory Care Intern to join our team! Are you interested in getting your healthcare career started? Are you a Respiratory Therapist student looking to gain more experience and expand your knowledge? Would you love the opportunity to work at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment to help determine the next steps for your career? UPMC might be the perfect place for you! UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a Respiratory Care Intern to help support our team. This role will be scheduled for rotating shifts and have weekend and holiday responsibility. The role will have flexible hours with the ability to work around school schedules. Apply today to learn more!

Purpose

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. The Intern will be under the direct supervision of the Educational Coordinator, Respiratory Supervisor or their designee. The Intern will be assigned to a RCP at all times. The procedures that an Intern can perform while assigned to a RCP will be outlined below. Responsible for the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities of Respiratory Care in the general medical/surgical units observing all necessary precautions during therapy in order to prevent any adverse effects from occurring. Responsible for the care of equipment, economical use of supplies and utilities and cleanliness in the department and work areas.

Responsibilities

Participate in clinical research projects as required Maintain accurate records as required by department standards Communicate with all other healthcare personnel regarding the care of the patient Perform chest physiotherapy according to department standards Assist in the transport of patients requiring respiratory support Administer therapeutic