Respiratory Therapist Intern - Per Diem

The Student Respiratory Therapist (SRT) performs patient care and documentation at the most basic performance level under the direct, immediate, and on-premise supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. The incumbent performs airway clearance, administers aerosolized medications, and assists with oxygen therapy administration/transport. SRTs must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and have fulfilled the didactic and clinical practicum educational requirements for his or her first full year.

Perform and teach airway clearance modalities for the purpose of assisting the patient in the mobilization of bronchial secretions , including p ostural drainage with percussion, Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy, High frequency chest compression therapy, OLE Therapy (Volera) and V-PEP (Acapella) therapy. Performs complete and accurate documentation. Provides thorough and complete shift report to oncoming therapists. Assist with Respiratory Therapy equipment stocking, delivery and reprocessing. Initiate and maintain oxygen therapy systems to treat or reverse hypoxemia, including collaboration with nursing staff to assist with oxygen administration and providing appropriate transport oxygen set up. Perform/administer aerosolized medication therapies for the treatment of obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchospasm, wheezing, aid in mucociliary clearance, treatment of pulmonary infections.

The ideal candidate will have: active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and have fulfilled the didactic and clinical practicum educational requirements of the first full year. Fulfillment of the didactic and clinical practicum educational requirements of the first full year of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and BLS.