Respiratory Therapy Intern - Per Diem

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapy Intern. The Respiratory Therapy Intern provides assistance to clinicians in the Respiratory Therapy department while receiving on-the-job training in preparation for becoming a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within two (2) years.

The Respiratory Therapist Intern will assist RRTs in the collection and analysis of sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RRTs with tests such as ECGs, stress testing, and lung capacity tests.
• Assist in bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.
• Set up and operate noninvasive ventilators and related devices.
• Observe arterial blood gas collection and handling.
• Explain treatments to patients to gain cooperation and alleviate fears.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and disease management.
• Monitor patients' responses to therapy and maintain charts.
• Inspect and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and safety procedures.

Skills

Enrolled in RT program

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapy Intern.

The Respiratory Therapy Intern provides assistance to clinicians in the Respiratory Therapy department while receiving on-the-job training in preparation for becoming a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within two (2) years.

The Respiratory Therapy Intern will assist RRTs in the collection and analysis of sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. The Respiratory Therapist Intern will also assist RRTs in the measurement of lung capacity of patients to determine if there are any impairments. The Respiratory Therapist Intern will be under direct supervision of an RRT while assisting with any tasks which require licensure/certification.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists RRTs to conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Assists RRTs in the performance of bronchopulmonary drainage and instructs patients on how to perform breathing exercises.
• Assists RRTs in setting up and operating devices such as noninvasive ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Observes the proper technique for the collection and handling of arterial blood gas specimens.
• Learns to explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
• Assists RRT in educating patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques.
• Assists RRT in monitoring patients' physiological responses to therapy.
• Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent and must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
• No experience required.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Part time Employee Type:Temporary