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Baptist Memorial Health Care · 7 hours ago

Intern-Respiratory Care

2520 5th Street North, Columbus, MS, 39705, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an Intern in Respiratory Care to provide technical assistance under the direction of a Licensed Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner for a defined group of patients. The role involves performing various respiratory procedures, assessing patients, contributing to care plans, and participating in educational activities.

GovernmentHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationWellness

Responsibilities

Set up an monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)

Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.)

Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy

Electrocardiograms

Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc

Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of the employing institution

Assesses the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Implements the plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Provides patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed

Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery

Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership

Participates in ongoing educational activities

Completes assigned goals

Qualification

BLS certificationComputer literacyPatient careCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently Enrolled as a second year Respiratory Care Practitioner student in an accredited AS degree Respiratory Care Program or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited BS degree program within 1 year of graduations

Meets or exceeds all academic requirements

Computer literacy

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date