Respiratory Intern

mclarenhlth; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Assistant who will support respiratory therapists by preparing and administering prescribed gas doses and therapy. You will set up equipment and ensure safe delivery of treatments.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care rounds, monitoring oxygen therapy, and educating patients on using treatments such as CPAP and BiPAP. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, current enrollment in a COARC-approved program with

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 administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and set up and administer therapy.
• Use oxygen mixtures with respiratory therapy equipment.
• Assist with patient care rounds per policy.
• Provide and monitor routine oxygen therapy and non-critical transports; educate patients.
• Treat patients with chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, and non-invasive methods (CPAP/BIPAP).
• Monitor and record progress of treatment; teach patients how to use treatments.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and test respiratory equipment.
• Restock respiratory supplies and cylinders.
• Pursue education necessary to become a respiratory therapist.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Gas administration

Oxygen therapy

Equipment maintenance

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

COARC-approved respiratory care program (3 semesters completed)

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.

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.