Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern | Respiratory Care

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Clinical Intern performs procedures within their scope of clinical competency as ordered by a physician, directed by department leaders, or defined by the departmental scope of services. The intern gathers information, sets up and operates equipment, monitors patients, and records procedures in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The role serves patients and customers with regard to age-specific and cultural diversity needs and includes other duties as assigned to support department performance.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Co-ARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Temporary Permit from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures according to physician orders, policies and procedures, established standards, certifications, and South Dakota state licensure.
Review patient records, physician orders, protocols, and data sets; interpret subjective and objective information to assess and validate assigned tasks.
Seek guidance from an assigned preceptor or management team when needed, including when faced with more complex procedures.
Observe, assess, and monitor signs, symptoms, and reactions to treatment.
Record and report patient condition and reactions to treatment according to departmental policy.
Demonstrate technical skill and accuracy in basic clinical and non-clinical tasks.
Gather information, set up and operate equipment, monitor patients, and record procedures.
Serve patients and customers with regard to age-specific and cultural diversity needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.