RESP THERAPY INTERN

Covenant-Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Intern for Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. This PRN position supports the Respiratory Department with equipment handling and patient transport under supervision, with no direct patient care until state licensure is achieved.

The role requires an active enrollment in a CoArc-approved Respiratory Therapy Program, currently a second-year student, and the ability to work variable shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; equivalent experience accepted to perform the essential tasks.
• Currently enrolled in a CoArc approved Respiratory Therapy Program; must be a second year student.

Responsibilities

• Maintains respiratory equipment: cleaning, disinfecting, and basic testing; coordinates with biomedical engineering for faulty gear.
• Stocks and replaces oxygen tanks as needed; ensures proper delivery and setup of equipment.
• Maintains communication with respiratory practitioners regarding equipment needs and supplies.
• Assists therapists with transport of mechanically ventilated patients and responds to equipment requests for efficient care.
• Performs chart review for RT under supervision to support assessments.
• Maintains current CPR/BLS certification and a clean work area.
• Attends required meetings and participates in quality initiatives as directed.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures and completes required education assignments.

Skills

BLS Certification

Respiratory Therapy Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CoArc Respiratory Therapy Program – 2nd year student

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapy Intern

PRN/OCC, Variable Shifts

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personaltouch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, MethodistMedical Centercombinesstate-of-the-arttechnology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Therapy Intern is responsible for supporting the overall operations of the Respiratory Department, which consists of equipment cleaning, assembling and distribution, transporting, oxygen tank replacement, stocking of all disposables, items and equipment to designated areas. The intern will have no direct patient care until licensed through the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Maintains respiratory equipment. This includes cleaning and disinfecting equipment in accordance with procedures, assembly and testing of equipment if appropriate, notifying and communicating with biomedical engineering regarding broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Responsible for oxygen tank stocking and replacement where needed.
• Maintains equipment set up and delivery.
• Maintains direct communication with respiratory practitioners regarding equipment and other departmental needs.
• Assists therapists with transport of mechanically ventilator patients and responds to equipment requests to ensure an efficient and orderly process.
• Performs chart review for RT to evaluate and treat assessments to be overseen by a therapist on that shift.
• Demonstrates and maintains current/active BLS.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Current and active enrollment in a CoArc approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Must be a second year student.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of both Clinical and Didactical completion of Respiratory Therapy Academic completion of an accredited CoArc Respiratory Care Program evident by submission of college/university program director or appointee on college/university letterhead.

Licensure Requirements:

None at the time of hire. Current BLS.