Respiratory Care Intern - UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Respiratory Care Intern works alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, gaining hands-on clinical experience while supporting pediatric respiratory care. The position includes opportunities for mentorship, clinical exposure, and professional growth in a team focused on compassionate, technology-supported care.

The intern participates in clinical research and patient documentation; performs respiratory therapies and studies; assists with patients who require respiratory support; and helps manage, maintain, calibrate, and repair respiratory equipment. The role also includes administering therapeutic gases, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, completing competencies, keeping current with hospital policies, and entering patient charges daily.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a CoARC-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Required clearances: 31, 33, 34, and 73, with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical research, maintain accurate records, and document patient interactions.
• Communicate with healthcare personnel and exhibit service excellence.
• Perform 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 using 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed