RESPIRATORY THERAPY INTERN (PRN)

Blanchard Valley Health System • Findlay, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Intern is responsible for transportation and care of patients to and from the pulmonary department, along with cleaning and checking off of all Respiratory equipment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled student in an Associate's degree Respiratory Therapy degree program within 12 months of graduation or 3rd or 4th year Respiratory Therapy student in a Bachelor of Science Respiratory degree program
• BLS Certification within 60 days of hire
• Works a minimum of 1 shift per month
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains all departmental and unit specific competencies for the support and provision of patient care.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients and materials to ensure the productivity of the department.
• Maintaining equipment to provide the economical and safe use thereof.
• Responsible for stocking needed supplies and materials, including oxygen tanks to provide uninterrupted patient care.
• Assists in performing daily tasks to ensure positive internal and external customer satisfaction when secretary is absent.
• Participates in the departmental process of: improvement projects, reviewing policies / procedures and equipment needs, then assists in implementing the change for the efficient delivery of care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees