Respiratory Care Intern: Hands-on Hospital Experience

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an Intern, Respiratory Care to join the department at University Hospital (UMC) in Louisville, KY. The intern supports pediatric to geriatric patients under supervision, performs standard respiratory therapies, and helps maintain equipment and safety protocols.

The role requires completion of at least one year in an accredited respiratory therapy program with a 2.0 GPA and current BLS certification, with a rotating shift and on-site responsibilities in a busy academic

Qualifications

• Must have completed the equivalent of one year of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• The intern shall remain in good standing and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 throughout his/her employment as an Intern, Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Administers non-medicated aerosol and humidity therapy.
• Administers oxygen therapy and follows protocol.
• Administers aerosolized medication.
• Administers incentive spirometry.
• Cleans and reprocesses respiratory therapy equipment.
• Administers bronchial hygiene and chest physiotherapy.
• Performs CPR and assists in rapid response; may perform ECG.

Skills

ECG

Bronchial hygiene

Chest physiotherapy

CPR (BLS)

Education

One year of accredited respiratory therapy program

Maintain GPA 2.0 throughout internship

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an Intern, Respiratory Care to join the department at University Hospital (UMC) in Louisville, KY. The intern supports pediatric to geriatric patients under supervision, performs standard respiratory therapies, and helps maintain equipment and safety protocols.

The role requires completion of at least one year in an accredited respiratory therapy program with a 2.0 GPA and current BLS certification, with a rotating shift and on-site responsibilities in a busy academic