Respiratory Care Intern: Hands-on Clinical Experience

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner student to provide technical assistance under the direction of a licensed Mississippi RCP for a defined group of patients to achieve quality outcomes. Supports staff, patients and guests with service and communication; performs duties as assigned.

The role includes monitoring low-flow oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, ECGs, equipment care, and learning to assist in cardiorespiratory arrests as authorized.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a second year RCP student or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited AS/BS Respiratory Care program within 1 year of graduation.
• Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date or eligibility for within that period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under supervision of a licensed Mississippi RCP.
• Set up and monitor low-flow oxygen therapy and basic therapies outside critical care areas.
• Assist in ECGs and airway clearance tasks as directed.
• Support RCP staff and contribute to plans of care.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Current second-year RCP student or Senior Year RCP Candidate within 1 year of graduation

Job description

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner student to provide technical assistance under the direction of a licensed Mississippi RCP for a defined group of patients to achieve quality outcomes. Supports staff, patients and guests with service and communication; performs duties as assigned.

The role includes monitoring low-flow oxygen, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, ECGs, equipment care, and learning to assist in cardiorespiratory arrests as authorized.