Respiratory Therapy Intern: Hands-On Equipment & Care

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Intern to support the Respiratory Care team with equipment assembly, calibration and transport in various hospital areas.

The role includes COPD education for inpatients and assisting therapists during procedures, with training opportunity in interventional pulmonary setups. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program, with a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills to learn hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Student enrolled in Respiratory Therapy Program preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software to support department as needed.
• Prior Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Changes equipment as needed.
• Monitor’s inventory of supplies and orders as necessary.
• Stocks all RT storage areas and shelves as necessary.
• Monitor’s oxygen and various gas cylinders maintained by hospital.
• Signs in all arriving supplies and processes equipment for sterilization.
• Updates Respiratory Leadership on equipment, supply as well as oxygen and other gases needs.
• Cleans, disinfects, and restocks equipment in hospital areas and emergency kits.
• Sets up ventilators in department and performs pre-operative checks.
• Works in conjunction with Bio-med to repair equipment.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines related to cleaning of equipment.
• Set up and breakdown of Respiratory equipment in patient care areas
• Assists in Interventional Pulmonary procedures including set up of equipment prior to procedure, handling of procedure instruments, preparing and transporting specimens, and equipment reprocessing/pre-clean in line with infection control guidelines.
• Complies with Department and Hospital policy regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
• Demonstrates/models the hospital's core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers. (Internal and external).
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to learn new software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Student enrolled in Respiratory Therapy Program

Knowledge of medical terminology

Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software

Prior hospital experience

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Intern to support the Respiratory Care team with equipment assembly, calibration and transport in various hospital areas.

The role includes COPD education for inpatients and assisting therapists during procedures, with training opportunity in interventional pulmonary setups. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program, with a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills to learn hospital