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Respiratory Care Intern - Cobb Hospital

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., New York, NY, United States


Work Shift
Day (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 or Accredited Program Respiratory Care-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience
Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board Required. Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.

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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