Student Respiratory Therapist

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan contributions

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Gym membership discount

Employee discount

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Intern to assist in delivering high-quality respiratory care under supervision. The role supports the Respiratory Therapy department and provides learning opportunities in ventilation management, patient education, and diagnostic testing.

The intern will participate in delivering care, monitoring equipment, and contributing to treatment plans while enrolled in an approved respiratory care program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in a CoARC-approved respiratory care program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures to SOMC patients as directed.
• Administer humidification, aerosols and medications as prescribed.
• Perform postural drainage and chest physical therapy.
• Deliver hyperinflation therapies such as IPPB or IS.
• Demonstrate use of home treatment systems to patients.
• Collect and report patient information to assist planning of treatments.
• Perform nasal tracheal suctioning and sample collection.
• Draw arterial blood for sampling and documentation.
• Conduct bedside pulmonary function testing and spirometry.
• Assist with airway management under RCP supervision.
• Monitor ventilatory support equipment and assess readiness for liberation from ventilation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

In respiratory care program (CoARC-approved)

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

Department: Respiratory Therapy Shift/schedule: Contingent (Works as needed)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. The Respiratory Therapist Intern's primary job function is to provide high quality respiratory care delivery to the SOMC patient population in accordance with hospital policy. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Currently enrolled in a CoARC-approved program in Respiratory Care required.

Licensure:

• BLS/with re-certification every two years required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/ team working relations is preferred.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. Students may only perform the job duties that have been approved and documented by their respiratory care educational program coordinator.

1. Delivers medical gas administration through various types of devices
2. Administers humidification, aerosols and aerosolized medications
3. Performs postural drainage and chest physical therapy
4. Delivers hyperinflation therapy (i.e., IPPB, IS)
5. Demonstrates for patient education the use of home treatment systems (i.e., Peak Flow, Spacer)
6. Collects and reports patient information as an aid to planning of respiratory treatment programs
7. Performs nasal trachael and artificial suctioning for sputum samples and documents as appropriate
8. Draws and collects blood for arterial sampling and docuemnts as appropriate
9. Conducts pulmonary function testing for bedside spirometry and peak flow assessments
10. Manages natural and artificial airways under the supervision of the RCP II/III
11. Monitor and manage noninvasive and invasive equipment used for ventilatory support under the supervision of the RCP II/III
12. Performs tests to determine the patient's ability to be liberated from mechanical ventilation
13. Uses assessment and documentation of patient progress to evaluate patient response to therapy
14. Other job duties as assigned

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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