7936 - Resp Care Intern

Wellstar Health System • Hiram, GA

66d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job.

Requirements

• High school diploma Required or equivalent.
• Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support 2.00 Required
• BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required
• BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required
• Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations.
• Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
• Provides current clinical skill competency each semester
• Perform limited respiratory care procedures
• Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.)
• Maintain clean work environment
• Clean, process, and deliver equipment
• Stock equipment areas as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees