RESP THERAPY INTERN

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Intern to support the Respiratory Department. The intern will handle equipment cleaning, assembly, stocking, and transport, with no direct patient care until TN licensure is obtained.

Role requires enrollment in a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program, active second-year status, and current BLS. It is a PRN/occasional shift position with variable scheduling.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program (current and active).
• Must be a second year student.
• One year of clinical and didactical completion of a Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains respiratory equipment including cleaning and disinfection per procedures.
• Responsible for oxygen tank stocking and replacement as needed.
• Maintains equipment setup and delivery to designated areas.
• Maintains communication with respiratory practitioners for equipment needs.
• Assists therapists with transport of ventilated patients and responds to equipment requests.
• Performs chart reviews to assist RTs under supervision.
• Attends required meetings and participates in quality initiatives.
• Follows policies, safety standards, and completes education assignments annually.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

CoARC RT Program - 2nd year

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.