Flexible Respiratory Care Intern - Build Skills

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking Respiratory Care Interns to work on a casual basis to support the Respiratory Care Services department. The internship provides clinical exposure under supervision, aimed at gaining experience before credentialing as a licensed RCP.

Participants must be enrolled in a CoARC‑approved Respiratory Care program and have completed at least one semester of clinical rotations. Work in general medical/surgical units, performing tasks under the direction of respiratory care staff.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Completed one semester of clinical rotations.
• Pursuing credentialing as a licensed RCP.

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 gases such as oxygen as prescribed by department procedures
• Document interactions and care in the medical record/hospital system
• Perform arterial punctures (radial/brachial) and analyze samples maintaining asepsis
• Administer IPPB therapy as prescribed
• Perform simple bedside pulmonary function testing and calculation
• Transport and change respiratory equipment and maintain records
• Clean, disinfect and sterilize all respiratory equipment
• Complete mandatory hospital competencies
• Exhibit service excellence by listening to patient needs
• Administer BiPAP/CPAP as prescribed
• Prepare and administer humidification and nebulization therapy
• Evaluate therapy objectives to determine patient needs
• Provide equipment for therapy and perform minor repairs/calibration
• Participate in CPR as needed
• Perform incentive spirometry
• Perform PEP therapy
• Prepare and administer aerosolized drugs
• Follow hospital/department policies and procedures
• Attend department meetings and trainings
• Ensure patient charges are entered daily
• Perform resting, titration, exercise and nocturnal oximetry studies
• Replace oxygen and other gas cylinders
• Disassemble and prepare respiratory equipment for cleaning/disinfection/sterilization

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Care program student

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is seeking Respiratory Care Interns to work on a casual basis to support the Respiratory Care Services department. The internship provides clinical exposure under supervision, aimed at gaining experience before credentialing as a licensed RCP.

Participants must be enrolled in a CoARC‑approved Respiratory Care program and have completed at least one semester of clinical rotations. Work in general medical/surgical units, performing tasks under the direction of respiratory care staff.