Respiratory Therapy Intern: Hands-on Patient Care

mclarenhlth; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health is seeking a respiratory therapy assistant to support licensed therapists by administering prescribed gases, setting up therapies, and delivering aerosolized meds to patients under supervision.

You will participate in rounds, monitor oxygen therapy, assist with CPAP/BIPAP, operate and maintain equipment, restock supplies, and pursue further education to become a respiratory therapist.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

CoARC approved respiratory care program

Job description

McLaren Health is seeking a respiratory therapy assistant to support licensed therapists by administering prescribed gases, setting up therapies, and delivering aerosolized meds to patients under supervision.

You will participate in rounds, monitor oxygen therapy, assist with CPAP/BIPAP, operate and maintain equipment, restock supplies, and pursue further education to become a respiratory therapist.