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Respiratory Care Intern at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Research, Patient Interaction, Respiratory Therapies, Patient Transport, Therapeutic Gases, Respiratory Equipment Management, Oximetry Studies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Airway Management, Ventilatory Support, Service Excellence, Documentation, Communication, Equipment Calibration, Nebulization, Pulmonary Function Testing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Casual Respiratory Care Intern! Respiratory Care Interns (students) will develop the ability to gain additional clinical experience and knowledge prior to the completion of their education in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and their subsequent credentialing as a licensed RCP. Primary Responsibilities: Participate in clinical research, maintain accurate records, and document patient interactions. Communicate with healthcare personnel and exhibit service excellence. Perform various respiratory therapies, including chest physiotherapy, flutter valve, PEP, incentive spirometry, humidification, nebulization, BiPAP/CPAP, IPPB, aerosolized drugs, and pulmonary function testing. Assist in transporting patients requiring respiratory support and ensure proper respiratory equipment management. Administer therapeutic gases, replace and monitor compressed gas cylinders, and perform arterial punctures with aseptic technique. Provide, maintain, calibrate, and repair respiratory equipment. Conduct resting, titration, exercise, and nocturnal oximetry studies. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including airway management, ventilatory support, and external cardiac massage. Attend meetings, complete competencies, and stay updated on hospital policies and respiratory care. Ensure patient charges are entered daily. 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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Clearances with renewal: 31, 33, 34, & 73 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Care Intern will participate in clinical research, maintain accurate records, and perform various respiratory therapies. They will also assist in transporting patients requiring respiratory support and ensure proper management of respiratory equipment.