Overview Respiratory Therapy Intern, Cardiopulmonary Services PRN/OCC, Hours and shifts vary Fort Loudoun Medical Center is equipped with a team of more than 200 doctors in more than 29 specialty areas. Our 87,000-square-foot hospital features advanced technology, including state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Diagnostic X-Rays and Women’s Imaging Services, as well as Nuclear Medicine technology unique to our surrounding counties. The physicians, staff and volunteers of Fort Loudoun Medical Center are dedicated to providing excellent care to every patient, every time. Position Summary: The Respiratory Therapy Intern is responsible for supporting the overall operations of the Respiratory Department, which consists of equipment cleaning, assembling and distribution, transporting, oxygen tank replacement, stocking of all disposables, items, and equipment to designated areas. The intern will have no direct patient care until licensed through the State of Tennessee. Recruiter: Kimberlin Woods || kwoods8@covhlth.com || (865) 374-5403 Responsibilities + Maintains respiratory equipment. This includes cleaning and disinfecting equipment in accordance with procedures, assembly and testing of equipment if appropriate, notifying and communicating with biomedical engineering regarding broken or malfunctioning equipment. + Responsible for oxygen tank stocking and replacement where needed. + Maintains equipment set up and delivery. + Maintains direct communication with respiratory practitioners regarding equipment and other departmental needs. + Assists therapists with transport of mechanically ventilator patients and responds to equipment requests to ensure an efficient and orderly process. + Performs chart review for RT to evaluate and treat assessments to be overseen by a therapist on that shift. + Demonstrates and maintains current/active BLS . + Maintains clean work area. + Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Current and active enrollment in a CoArc approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Minimum Experience: None. Licensure Requirements: None at the time of hire. Current BLS. Apply/Share Job Title RESP THERAPY INTERN ID 4159459 Facility Fort Loudon Medical Center Department Name CARDIOPULMONARY SVS