Respiratory Care Intern: Hands-On Patient Support

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Care Practicum student to provide technical assistance under the supervision of a licensed Mississippi RCP for a defined group of patients, aiming to achieve quality outcomes. The role supports staff, patients, and guests and involves performing duties as assigned.

The student candidate should be in an accredited AS Respiratory Care program or within one year of graduation in a BS program, meeting all academic requirements, and will gain

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a second-year Respiratory Care Practitioner student in an accredited AS degree Respiratory Care Program, or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited BS degree program within 1 year of graduation.
• Meets or exceeds all academic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance under the direction of the Licensed Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes.
• Assesses the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Implements the plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Provides patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RCP program enrollment (AS) or BS degree, 1 year to graduation

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Care Practicum student to provide technical assistance under the supervision of a licensed Mississippi RCP for a defined group of patients, aiming to achieve quality outcomes. The role supports staff, patients, and guests and involves performing duties as assigned.

The student candidate should be in an accredited AS Respiratory Care program or within one year of graduation in a BS program, meeting all academic requirements, and will gain