Respiratory Therapy Practice Intern

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Respiratory Care student in the 2nd year to assist with treatment, management, diagnostic testing, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary needs under licensed supervision. BLS certification is required, as are passing grades in respiratory courses.

The role supports the Respiratory Therapy team in serving diverse patient populations across age groups, applying evidence-based cardiopulmonary techniques in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Formación

• Current enrollment in second year of AMA approved Respiratory Care program required.
• Maintenance of passing grades in all respiratory courses is required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.

Responsabilidades

• Provides treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.
• Under the direction of licensed staff and a qualified medical director.

Conocimientos

Patient Care

Communication

Time Management

Conflict resolution

Social Perceptiveness

Medical Terminology

Educación

Respiratory Care program enrollment (2nd year)

Descripción del empleo

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Provides treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system in accordance with the prescription, under the direction of licensed staff and a qualified medical director.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• Samaritan Health Services Respiratory Therapy team delivers treatment and diagnostic patient care services to critical and non‑critical patients. We serve all age groups and patient populations using evidence‑based techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in second year of AMA approved Respiratory Care program required. Maintenance of passing grades in all respiratory courses is required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health‑care measures within scope of practice.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow‑up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast‑paced environments and under pressure.
• Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age‑related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non‑judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)
• Occasionally (34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 - 100% of the time)
• CLIMB – LADDER
• CLIMB – SCAFFOLDING
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• CRAWL (hands & knees)
• ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
• PINCH Fingers
• CLIMB – STAIRS
• SIT
• WALK – INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0–36") 40–60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24–54") 20–40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54")20-40Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0–20 Lbs
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• PULL (60 or more pounds force)
• WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0–36") 20–40 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24–54") 0–20 Lbs
• CARRY 1‑handed, 0–20 pounds
• REACH – Upward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH – Forward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0–20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20–40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40–60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)