Respiratory Therapy Intern: Hands-On Clinical Training

Selectminds; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care, based in Michigan, seeks a Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of a respiratory therapist to administer prescribed medical gases and provide therapeutic treatments. The role involves patient rounds, oxygen therapy, and education, using CPAP/BIPAP and aerosol meds as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma and enrollment in a CoARC-approved program with ongoing progress. On-site work with varied shifts; McLaren emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Currently enrolled, with successful completion of three semesters, and in good standing with a CoARC approved respiratory care program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and the setup 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.

Education

CoARC approved respiratory care program

Job description

McLaren Health Care, based in Michigan, seeks a Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of a respiratory therapist to administer prescribed medical gases and provide therapeutic treatments. The role involves patient rounds, oxygen therapy, and education, using CPAP/BIPAP and aerosol meds as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma and enrollment in a CoARC-approved program with ongoing progress. On-site work with varied shifts; McLaren emphasizes equal opportunity employment.