Respiratory Care Intern, PRN Rotating

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION • El Paso, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the specified shift Respiratory Care Supervisor, Administrative and Medical Director, the Respiratory Care Intern assesses, treats, manages, controls, and evaluates patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. The Respiratory Care Student (RCS) provides respiratory care to non-critical hospital patients. Training and services are appropriate for patients of all age groups. The intern applies clinical respiratory judgment to implement a clinical respiratory program and maintain professional respiratory practice standards in the clinical setting. The RCS communicates necessary information and makes recommendations to physicians and nurses as appropriate.

Requirements

• Be enrolled for credit in the clinical portion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Be currently enrolled in an approved CoARC Respiratory Therapy program pursuing a Respiratory Therapy degree.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of routine procedures and critical-thinking skills for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possess effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Be able to read and comprehend English well enough to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Obtain the NBRC Registry Board Exam and Texas License within 90 days after graduation from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care Program to retain employment as a Respiratory Care Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, manage, control, and diagnostically evaluate patients with pulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Provide respiratory care to non-critical hospital patients across all age groups.
• Apply clinical respiratory judgment to implement a clinical respiratory program.
• Maintain standards for professional respiratory practice in the clinical setting.
• Communicate necessary information and make recommendations to physicians and nurses as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree