Respiratory Intern

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapy Assistant to support the respiratory care team. You will assist with administering prescribed gases and therapies, set up treatments, and educate patients under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, operating equipment, restocking supplies, and continuing education to grow within the respiratory care discipline. This role requires flexibility for weekend shifts and varied hours in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled with three semesters completed in a CoARC-approved respiratory care program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering prescribed medical gases and therapies.
• Set up and administer treatments and aerosolized drugs.
• Monitor and record patient progress.

Skills

Patient care

Team support

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in respiratory care program (3 semesters)

BLS certification

Tools

Respiratory therapy equipment

Oxygen delivery systems

CPAP/BIPAP devices

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.

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 performance tests 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.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26010265
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes