Respiratory Therapy Intern: Hands-on Care & Growth

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement contributions

Medical dental vision

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Intern to provide high quality respiratory care under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. This role supports patient care and performs assigned duties.

Candidates must be enrolled in a COARC-approved program, have a high school diploma, and hold current BLS certification (recert every two years). The position is contingent and works as needed, offering hands-on hospital training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam.
• Currently enrolled in a COARC-approved program in Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Delivers medical gas administration through various types of devices.
• Administers humidification, aerosols and aerosolized medications.
• Performs postural drainage and chest physical therapy.
• Delivers hyperinflation therapy (i.e., IPPB, IS).
• Demonstrates for patient education the use of home treatment systems (i.e. Peak Flow, Spacer).
• Collects and reports patient information as an aid to planning of respiratory treatment programs.
• Performs nasal trachael and artificial suctioning for sputum samples and documents as appropriate
• Draws and collects blood for arterial sampling and documents as appropriate
• Conducts pulmonary function testing for bedside spirometry and peak flow assessments
• Manages natural and artificial airways under the supervision of the RCP II/III
• Monitor and manage noninvasive and invasive equipment used for ventilatory support under the supervision of the RCP II/III
• Performs tests to determine the patient’s ability to be liberated from mechanical ventilation
• Uses assessment and documentation of patient progress to evaluate patient response to therapy
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in COARC Respiratory Care program

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Intern to provide high quality respiratory care under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. This role supports patient care and performs assigned duties.

Candidates must be enrolled in a COARC-approved program, have a high school diploma, and hold current BLS certification (recert every two years). The position is contingent and works as needed, offering hands-on hospital training.