Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern - PT - Varied Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern to assist in providing respiratory care services under direct supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and helping with respiratory therapy procedures.

Candidates must be enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Therapy program and are expected to possess effective communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires a commitment to teamwork and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a regionally accredited or NY State registered school in Respiratory Therapy.
• Completion of two semesters is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care services under supervision.
• Maintain and prepare respiratory equipment.
• Assist with quality patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of respiratory therapy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrollment in accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern - PT - Varied Shift

Job Category: Respiratory Care

Requisition Number: RESPI005318

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing a variety of respiratory care services and preparatory tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent maintains equipment and assists in administering respiratory therapy appropriate to their level of knowledge and skill. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher-level professional and medical staff. Part-time employment means work of less than fifty percent of the time prescribed in a normal work week (defined in Rule I(6) of the Rules for the Classified Civil Service of the County of Erie). Supervision not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Disassembles, cleans, disinfects, reassembles, perform pre-use checks and verifies operational readiness of all invasive and non-invasive equipment;

Stocks, organizes and maintains respiratory supplies in all assigned areas and keeps necessary records;

Attends interdisciplinary rounds in critical care units under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner;

Communicates with co-workers, other professionals (including physicians and nurses) to assist with quality patient care.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of principles, procedures and terminology associated with respiratory therapy care;

working knowledge of the respiratory therapy process; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; good interpersonal skills; sound judgment; initiative; resourcefulness; dependability; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be enrolled in a regionally accredited or New York State registered school in Respiratory Therapy or closely related field, of which included completion of two (2) semesters.

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