Respiratory Care Intern

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Care Intern (RCI's) are hired for a specific unit and are expected to foster professionalism and fulfill work commitments on unit of assignment. They work under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapist Team Manager within the Nursing Service Line standards and adhere to UAMS Health, policies, procedures and standards and guest care guidelines. Work hours require 24 hours a month as negotiated with Respiratory Care Director; maximum of 1000 hours (increased to 1400 during pandemic) in a 12-month floating period; applicant may select two (2) areas only; online references must be completed before application will be processed. References will be requested in a separate email from Skills Survey.

Requirements

Must have completed one (1) semester of a state approved Respiratory Therapy School (Seniors are not eligible if within 6 months of graduation)

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to in-state; respiratory schools, and/or students who participate in clinical rotations and/or work at UAMS.

Responsibilities

If selected for hire, respiratory student is to bring a copy of the respiratory school transcript to validate completion of one semester and one clinical rotation and sign the ‘ RCI Statement of Eligibility ’ to validate current respiratory school enrollment.
RCIs hired must complete ‘New Employee Orientation' modules and ID Badge before 1st working day on the unit.
To foster professionalism, RCI’s are hired for a specific unit and required to work every other weekend to equal a minimum of 24 hours/month unless otherwise authorized by the Respiratory Care Director.
The Respiratory Care Managers are responsible for RCI scheduling.
RCI’s request for schedule changes must be made to the Respiratory Care Director in writing prior to posting the two-week schedule in the ‘Kronos’ scheduling system.
RCI’s will be evaluated at 90 days and participate in an annual review with Respiratory Care Director.
RCI’s are expected to provide written proof, i.e., current Transcript or Grade Report, Registration or Formal Nursing Program Letter to validate active student enrollment to respiratory care manager within 30 days after the close of each semester.
RCI positions expire on the last day of the month of graduation.
If RCI accepts a full time Respiratory Therapist position, RCI may continue to work as a RCI until transfer but must complete a minimum of 24 hours/month.
RCI’s are hired for a specific unit and required to work every other weekend to equal a minimum of 24 hours/month unless otherwise authorized by the Respiratory Care Director.
The Respiratory Care Managers are responsible for RCI scheduling.
RCI’s request for schedule changes must be made to the Respiratory Care Director in writing prior to posting the two-week schedule in the ‘Kronos’ scheduling system.
Call-ins and cancellations are in accordance with Nursing Service Line policy found in UAMS Employee Handbook.
RCI’s are expected to provide two weeks written notice for resignations.
Failure to comply will be reflected on job references.
RCI s are encouraged to seek out learning opportunities and communicate needs with staff.
However, since the RCI is an employee not in a ‘respiratory care student’ position, RCIs cannot perform any skill outside the RCI role.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).