Respiratory Intern

mclarenhlth; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, MI, is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to support the respiratory care team. Under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist, you will assist in administering prescribed doses of medical gases and conducting treatments and aerosolized drug therapies.

You will help with patient care rounds, monitor and educate patients on treatments, operate and maintain equipment, and restock supplies while pursuing ongoing education in COARC-approved programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in a COARC-approved respiratory care program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and therapeutic treatments.
• Set up and administer aerosolized drugs to patients.
• Monitor patient progress and document treatment responses.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Restock respiratory supplies and equipment as needed.
• Provide patient education on treatments and safety.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

HS diploma or GED

COARC-approved respiratory care program enrollment

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist, assists in the administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and the set-up and administration of therapeutic treatment and aerosolized drugs to patients. Uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and the set-up and administration of therapeutic treatment and aerosolized drugs to patients.
2. Uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment.
3. Assists with patient care rounds per policy.
4. Provides and monitors routine oxygen therapy, non-critical patient transports and patient education, as needed.
5. Treats patients using a variety of methods including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies.
6. Monitors and records the progress of treatment.
7. Teaches patients how to use treatments.
8. Operates, calibrates, processes, and maintains respiratory equipment.
9. Cleans, reassembles, and performance tests various pieces of patient care equipment.
10. Restocks respiratory supplies and cylinders.
11. Actively pursues education and training necessary to become a respiratory therapist.
12. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Currently enrolled, with successful completion of three semesters, and in good standing with a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved respiratory care program.
• BLS certification.