Respiratory Therapist Intern

Respiratory Therapy Intern

The Respiratory Therapy Intern works in assigned clinics/facilities, under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists, to gain practical experience in the field. The incumbent leverages acquired knowledge to further the department's goal of effectively meeting the medical needs of patients and customers.

Core Job Functions:

• Interacts with customers, answers their questions, performs consultations, and provides instructions.
• Trains on how to incorporate respiratory therapy techniques and practices related to lung conditions and recovery.
• Ensures compliance and follows all policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.