• Respiratory Care Intern

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    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.