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Respiratory Care Intern

Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA

PRN (as needed, 36 hours every 6 weeks required)

Please note that applicants must be second-year students (or in their second semester) who have completed at least one clinical rotation.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Respiratory Care Interns or student 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 Respiratory Care Professional (RCP). The Intern or student will be under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor or their designee, and the intern will always be assigned to an RCP. The respiratory care intern needs to be a second year (semester) student and be will responsible for: following department policies and procedures and the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities of Respiratory Care, under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs patient assessment, delivers basic Oxygen and aerosolized medication therapy.

• Performs CPR, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, sputum induction and other basic diagnostic tests, as assigned.

• Cleans and performs pre-use testing for various respiratory care equipment, machines etc.

• Functions as a team member in care of patients.

• Standards of clinical excellence, according to Departmental policies.

• Maintains clinical productivity standards.

• Maintains technical clinical expertise through inquisitive curiosity.

• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA policies.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification (required)

Education

High school diploma/GED (​required)

Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

The intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care (required)

Work Experience

Healthcare experience (preferred)

Training

None

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com