Respiratory Intern

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to assist in administering prescribed doses of medical gases and therapeutic treatments under supervision. The role includes patient care, routine oxygen therapy, and maintaining respiratory equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be enrolled in respiratory care programs, and hold a BLS certification. The position is on a per diem basis with variable work hours.

Qualifications

• Adheres to protocols for administering medical gases and therapeutic treatments.
• Maintains and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
• Demonstrates proper techniques for treatments to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering therapeutic treatments and medical gases.
• Monitor and record patient treatment progress.
• Provide patient education on treatment usage.

Skills

Patient education

Equipment operation

Oxygen therapy

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Completed three semesters in a CoARC approved respiratory care program

BLS certification

Job description

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

• 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.
• Assists with patient care rounds per policy.
• Provides and monitors routine oxygen therapy, non-critical patient transports and patient education, as needed.
• Treats patients using a variety of methods including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies.
• Monitors and records the progress of treatment.
• Teaches patients how to use treatments.
• Operates, calibrates, processes, and maintains respiratory equipment.
• Cleans, reassembles, and performs tests on various pieces of patient care equipment.
• Restocks respiratory supplies and cylinders.
• Actively pursues education and training necessary to become a respiratory therapist.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Additional Locations: Michigan, Lansing
• Requisition ID: 26001455
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes