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UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Casual Respiratory Care Intern!

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Participate in clinical research, maintain accurate records, and document patient interactions.

+ Communicate with healthcare personnel and exhibit service excellence.

+ Perform various respiratory therapies, including chest physiotherapy, flutter valve, PEP, incentive spirometry, humidification, nebulization, BiPAP/CPAP, IPPB, aerosolized drugs, and pulmonary function testing.

+ Assist in transporting patients requiring respiratory support and ensure proper respiratory equipment management.

+ Administer therapeutic gases, replace and monitor compressed gas cylinders, and perform arterial punctures with aseptic technique.

+ Provide, maintain, calibrate, and repair respiratory equipment.

+ Conduct resting, titration, exercise, and nocturnal oximetry studies.

+ Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including airway management, ventilatory support, and external cardiac massage.

+ Attend meetings, complete competencies, and stay updated on hospital policies and respiratory care.

+ Ensure patient charges are entered daily.

+ Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Clearances with renewal:

+ 31, 33, 34, & 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran