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Summary
The Respiratory Care Intern will provide respiratory therapy students the opportunity to continue to develop their patient assessment, care management and critical thinking skills beyond the structured clinical and didactic components of their respiratory therapy program. This program will also aid in the recruitment process and allow student to make a smooth transition from the student role to the staff therapist role by gaining familiarity with LVHN Respiratory Care's policies, practices, procedures and colleagues. The internship program will also provide education and mentorship opportunities to LVHN respiratory colleagues.

Job DutiesPerform bronchial hygiene therapy Prepare and administer humidification and nebulization therapy set-up and administer NIPPV therapy Disassemble and prepare respiratory equipment for cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization Clean, disinfect and/or sterilize all respiratory equipment Assist in the transport of patients requiring respiratory support sets-up and changes oxygen delivery and humidification devices Perform resting, titration, exercise and nocturnal oximetry studies Perform simple bedside pulmonary function testing Administer therapeutic gases Perform arterial punctures (radial and brachial arteries only) and analyze samples maintaining quality Replace oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders used for the respiratory care of patients
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED Must be enrolled in an CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy education program that offers an internship class as part of the curriculum American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
Preferred QualificationsACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

0645-1915

Department:

1004-09368 Respiratory Admin And Support - CC