Student Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist InternWorks under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. The Respiratory Therapist Intern's primary job function is to provide high quality respiratory care delivery to the SOMC patient population in accordance with hospital policy. Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education:• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required• Currently enrolled in a CoARC-approved program in Respiratory Care required.Licensure:• RCP(LTD) required• BLS/with re-certification every two years required.• BLS within 90 days of hire requiredExperience:• Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/ team working relations is preferred.Job Specific Duties and Performance Expectations:The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. Students may only perform the job duties that have been approved and documented by their respiratory care educational program coordinator.1. Delivers medical gas administration through various types of devices2. Administers humidification, aerosols and aerosolized medications3. Performs postural drainage and chest physical therapy4. Delivers hyperinflation therapy (i.e., IPPB, IS)5. Demonstrates for patient education the use of home treatment systems (i.e. Peak Flow, Spacer)6. Collects and reports patient information as an aid to planning of respiratory treatment programs7. Performs nasal trachael and artificial suctioning for sputum samples and documents as appropriate8. Draws and collects blood for arterial sampling and docuemnts as appropriate9. Conducts pulmonary function testing for bedside spirometry and peak flow assessments10. Manages natural and artificial airways under the supervision of the RCP II/III11. Monitor and manage noninvasive and invasive equipment used for ventilatory support under the supervision of the RCP II/III12. Performs tests to determine the patient's ability to be liberated from mechanical ventilation13. Uses assessment and documentation of patient progress to evaluate patient response to therapy14. Other job duties as assignedWhy SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for YouAt Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive pay with quarterly market analysisPerformance-based annual increase and bonus eligibilityUp to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*Earned Wage Access - get paid before paydayPaid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick daysLife insurance and disability coverage*Tuition and certification assistanceClub LC - discounted/free gym membershipEmployee discount and payroll deduct programsAnd many other benefit offerings!*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time EmployeesCompensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.