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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a casual Respiratory Care Intern to support the Magee Respiratory Therapy department!

**This position will work flexible rotating shifts.** _Hours are subject to change based on business needs._

Respiratory Care Interns (students) will develop the ability to gain additional clinical experience and knowledge prior to the completion of their education in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and their subsequent credentialing as a licensed RCP.

Responsibilities:

+ Participate in clinical research projects as required

+ Perform chest physiotherapy according to department standards

+ Assist in the transport of patients requiring respiratory support

+ Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen as prescribed or according to departmental procedures

+ Perform flutter valve therapy according to department standards

+ Document interactions with and care given to the patient in the medical record and/or hospital information system

+ Prepare and administer aerosolized drugs and drug mixtures as prescribed (i.e., bronchodilator, antibiotics, antibacterial, wetting agents, enzymes, steroids, etc.)

+ Disassemble and prepare respiratory equipment for cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization

• Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care

• The intern must register for the Internship/Preceptorship each semester/quarter.

• The intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.