Respiratory Therapy Intern - Respiratory Care - Augusta - PT

Respiratory Care Intern

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift: Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Service: Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment

Quality and Safety: Provides current clinical skill competency each semester; Perform limited respiratory care procedures; Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.)

Safe Environment: Maintain clean work environment; Clean, process, and deliver equipment; Stock equipment areas as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations. Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.

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