Respiratory Care Intern

UPMC•Altoona, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a current Respiratory student who has completed one semester of clinical rotations? If so, UPMC Altoona is offering Respiratory Intern position to work around your schedule! This position will allow you to work hand in hand with respiratory therapists and gain valuable knowledge and skillset in the respiratory department.

Requirements

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.
Certified in CPR.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

Participate in clinical research projects as required
Maintain accurate records as required by department standards
Communicate with all other healthcare personnel regarding the care of the patient
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
The intern must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the area of the patients served and know the principles of growth and development over their lifespan.
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
Perform arterial punctures (radial and brachial arteries only) and analyze samples maintaining asepsis and quality as per department standards
Personal cleanliness and courtesy is a must at all times.
Administer IPPB therapy as prescribed or according to departmental procedures
Perform simple bedside pulmonary function testing and calculation
The intern must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements related to his or her age specific needs.
Transport and change respiratory equipment on the general patient units throughout the hospital and maintain associated records in an organized and legible manner.
Clean, disinfect and/or sterilize all respiratory equipment
Complete all mandatory and hospital competencies
Exhibit and practice service excellence by actively seeking, listening and responding to the needs of patients, their family, physicians, staff and others
Administer BiPAP/CPAP as prescribed or according to department policy/procedure
Utilize Customer Relations principles
Prepare and administer humidification and nebulization therapy under controlled temperature and saturation levels
Perform evaluation of therapy objectives to determine the patient's needs
Provide equipment for the therapy mentioned above and perform minor repairs, maintenance and calibration as per department standards
Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to include the establishment of an airway, ventilatory support and external cardiac massage
Perform incentive spirometry according to department standards
Perform PEP therapy according to department standards
Prepare and administer aerosolized drugs and drug mixtures as prescribed (i.e. bronchodilator, antibiotics, antibacterials, wetting agents, enzymes, steroids, etc.)
Must be familiar with and follow the hospital and department policies and procedures
Attend and participate in department meetings, conferences and inservices as able upgrading your knowledge of respiratory and/or related fields to a level as acceptable as department standard
Ensure that all patient charges are entered daily
Perform resting, titration, exercise and nocturnal oximetry studies
Replace oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders used for the respiratory care of patients and monitor and change the compressed gas cylinder banks when indicated
Disassemble and prepare respiratory equipment for cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization