Bon Secours Mercy Health · 2 weeks ago
Respiratory Intern - Southside Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expBon Secours Mercy Health is dedicated to improving health care quality and safety. The Respiratory Intern will provide basic respiratory care under supervision, maintain respiratory equipment, and ensure a clean work environment.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, draws arterial and/or capillary blood samples from patients, processes the sample, record and report results, and perform quality controls as required
May administer oxygen delivery devices. Sets-up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
May provides basic respiratory therapy techniques to include: Aerosol Therapy, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Metered Dose Inhalers, and all other treatment modalities
May perform EKG’s; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias
Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains par levels of facility respiratory equipment
Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units
Ensures respiratory equipment is available for procedures and examinations
Arranges for the repair of broken equipment
Fills orders for respiratory supplies and equipment
Receives for respiratory supplies and equipment deliveries
Inspects supplies and equipment deliveries for damage
Labels storage bins, shelves, and other inventory locations
Qualification
Required
A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required)
Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit, as required by the state they are working
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
Good communication skills
Able to effectively work with diverse people
Organization
Able to keep accurate records and inventories of supplies
Prioritizes work appropriately
Basic computer skills
Troubleshooting
Creative thinking
Good customer service skills
Good organizational skills and time management skills
Good oral and written communication
Able to receive feedback
Able to gather and interpret data
Accountability
Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing
Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Company
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Bon Secours Mercy Health is a network of hospitals that serves as a catholic healthcare ministry.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Hilton
CFO, Hospital & Integrated Operations
Veronica Scott-Fulton
System Chief Nurse Executive
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